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Chinese cuisine vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chinese cuisine and potato pancake

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin B12; however, potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin K needs 41% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 0.48µg of vitamin B12, while potato pancake contains 0.29µg.
  • Chinese cuisine has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.9%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.1%
~equal in Folate ~41µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more FatsFats +178.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +206.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 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 SucroseSucrose +200%
Contains more StarchStarch +1047.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +10.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 2.7µg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 7.516g 36%
Cholesterol 14mg 95mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.448mg 22%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 27.6mg 18%
Copper 0.049mg 0.18mg 15%
Fats 5.3g 14.76g 15%
Sodium 409mg 764mg 15%
Potassium 204mg 622mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.158mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.173mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.29µg 8%
Starch 1.82g 20.88g 8%
Calories 105kcal 268kcal 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.3g 7%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.7mg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 74.2mg 7%
Phosphorus 76mg 128mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.978g 2.496g 7%
Carbs 7.29g 27.81g 7%
Iron 1.11mg 1.67mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3.73g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.757mg 6%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.26mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 36mg 5%
Selenium 6.7µg 8.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin A 63µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.672mg 2%
Protein 7.08g 6.08g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Folate 45µg 41µg 1%
Calcium 22mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 2.41g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.141mg 0%
Fructose 0.55g 0.56g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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