Muffin vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between muffin and potato pancake?
- Muffin is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and manganese, yet potato pancake is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber.
- Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 31% higher.
- Muffin has 15 times more vitamin K than potato pancake. Muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, while potato pancake has 2.7µg.
- Muffin contains less sodium.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.
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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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +414% |
Contains more IronIron | +28.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +89.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +608.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1351.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +17.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2966.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1020% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.448mg | 31% |
Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 2.7µg | 30% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 27.6mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 30mg | 95mg | 22% |
Sodium | 336mg | 764mg | 19% |
Potassium | 121mg | 622mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 3.3g | 9% |
Carbs | 53g | 27.81g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.757mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 36mg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.29µg | 5% |
Calories | 375kcal | 268kcal | 5% |
Iron | 1.3mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 7.516g | 4% |
Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
Choline | 92.5mg | 74.2mg | 3% |
Protein | 4.49g | 6.08g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 3.73g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 146mg | 128mg | 3% |
Fats | 16.07g | 14.76g | 2% |
Starch | 16.31g | 20.88g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.496g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.672mg | 2% |
Folate | 48µg | 41µg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.21g | 0.56g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 11IU | 1% |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 32µg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.9µg | 1% |
Calcium | 44mg | 32mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 51.9g | 24.51g | N/A |
Sugar | 31.47g | 1.79g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.257mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +91.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +141.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
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 | +29.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~7.516g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +7082.1% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +61.8% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +116.1% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +1700% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1466.7% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +28% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |