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Cheese vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and potato pancake

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while potato pancake has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 22 times less calcium than cheese. Cheese contains 710mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Potato pancakes.

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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2118.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.4%
Contains more IronIron +1092.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +863%

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.
Cheese
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +276.2%
Contains more FatsFats +125.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
~equal in Other ~3.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 LactoseLactose +300%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +233.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +192.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Potato pancake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 2.496g 74%
Calcium 710mg 32mg 68%
Phosphorus 455mg 128mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 7.516g 41%
Selenium 28.5µg 8.9µg 36%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.29µg 34%
Protein 22.87g 6.08g 34%
Vitamin A 330µg 32µg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Fats 33.31g 14.76g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.448mg 29%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.7mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.173mg 20%
Iron 0.14mg 1.67mg 19%
Copper 0.03mg 0.18mg 17%
Potassium 76mg 622mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 3.73g 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.158mg 11%
Choline 16.5mg 74.2mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.672mg 10%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.26mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 3.09g 27.81g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.757mg 7%
Calories 404kcal 268kcal 7%
Sodium 653mg 764mg 5%
Folate 27µg 41µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin D 24IU 11IU 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Cholesterol 99mg 95mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Cheese
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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