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French toast vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between french toast and potato pancake

  • French toast has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium, while potato pancake has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 4 times less vitamin A than french toast. French toast contains 503IU of vitamin A, while potato pancake contains 113IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +364.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.29µg
~equal in Folate ~41µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 +21.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.496g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 7.516g 33%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 27.6mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.448mg 29%
Selenium 20.1µg 8.9µg 20%
Potassium 134mg 622mg 14%
Copper 0.058mg 0.18mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sodium 479mg 764mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.173mg 11%
Vitamin A 124µg 32µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Cholesterol 116mg 95mg 7%
Calcium 100mg 32mg 7%
Fats 10.8g 14.76g 6%
Magnesium 17mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.158mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.757mg 4%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.26mg 3%
Protein 7.7g 6.08g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 3.73g 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Calories 229kcal 268kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Phosphorus 117mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Carbs 25g 27.81g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.29µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.723g 2.496g 1%
Folate 43µg 41µg 1%
Net carbs 25g 24.51g N/A
Iron 1.67mg 1.67mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Zinc 0.67mg 0.7mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 1.672mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
25%
French toast
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.