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Egg vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggs and potato pancake

  • Eggs have more copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while potato pancake has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 202% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 4 times less choline than eggs. Eggs contain 293.8mg of choline, while potato pancake contains 74.2mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +393.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%

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.
Egg
Egg
7
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +282.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +296%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
~equal in Folate ~41µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +39.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2383%
Contains more OtherOther +234.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.73g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg 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 Egg Potato pancake DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.18mg 202%
Cholesterol 373mg 95mg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 7.516g 41%
Choline 293.8mg 74.2mg 40%
Selenium 30.8µg 8.9µg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.29µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Sodium 124mg 764mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.173mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.448mg 25%
Potassium 126mg 622mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.757mg 13%
Vitamin A 149µg 32µg 13%
Protein 12.58g 6.08g 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.3µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.672mg 10%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.26mg 10%
Vitamin D 87IU 11IU 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 1.12g 27.81g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.158mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 268kcal 6%
Fats 10.61g 14.76g 6%
Iron 1.19mg 1.67mg 6%
Phosphorus 172mg 128mg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 36mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.23mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.267g 2.496g 4%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Folate 44µg 41µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 3.73g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.771g)
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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.