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Feta vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between feta and potato pancake

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while potato pancake has more vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 15 times less calcium than feta. Feta contains 493mg 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, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +1440.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +903.2%
Contains more IronIron +156.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +462.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +828.6%

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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.158mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.448mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +133.7%
Contains more FatsFats +44.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +580%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +23.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1171.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.29µg 58%
Saturated fat 14.946g 2.496g 57%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.173mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 7.516g 46%
Calcium 493mg 32mg 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Phosphorus 337mg 128mg 30%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.7mg 20%
Protein 14.21g 6.08g 16%
Copper 0.032mg 0.18mg 16%
Potassium 62mg 622mg 16%
Iron 0.65mg 1.67mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Choline 15.4mg 74.2mg 11%
Selenium 15µg 8.9µg 11%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.26mg 10%
Fats 21.28g 14.76g 10%
Vitamin A 125µg 32µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 4.09g 27.81g 8%
Sodium 917mg 764mg 7%
Magnesium 19mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.672mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.757mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.448mg 2%
Folate 32µg 41µg 2%
Cholesterol 89mg 95mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 3.73g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 16IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.7µg 1%
Calories 264kcal 268kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.158mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.