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Carrot vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Potato pancake?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% higher.
  • Carrot contains less Sodium.

We used Carrots, raw and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Iron +456.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +8800%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Iron +456.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +8800%
Equal in Calcium - 32

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +14684.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +187%
Contains more Vitamin K +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +367.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.6%
Contains more Folate +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14684.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +187%
Contains more Vitamin K +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +367.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.6%
Contains more Folate +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +84.8%
Contains more Protein +553.8%
Contains more Fats +6050%
Contains more Carbs +190.3%
Contains more Other +272.9%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +84.8%
Contains more Protein +553.8%
Contains more Fats +6050%
Contains more Carbs +190.3%
Contains more Other +272.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6323.9%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6323.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +820.5%
Contains more Starch +1360.1%
Contains more Glucose +28.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.56
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more Sucrose +820.5%
Contains more Starch +1360.1%
Contains more Glucose +28.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 0.93g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.24g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 9.58g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 41kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 1.43g 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.55g 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 4.74g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 2.8g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 33mg 32mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 12mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 35mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 320mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 69mg 764mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.045mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.143mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 0.1µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 16706IU 113IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 32µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.23mg Carrot
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 5.9mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 19µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.7µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.191mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.102mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.101mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.02mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.069mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.04mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.496g Carrot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Carrot
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.459g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.