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Pancake vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pancake and potato flour?

  • Pancake is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet potato flour is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 56% higher.

We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Potato flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1254.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +658.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +302%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg

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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1571.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more FatsFats +2752.9%
Contains more WaterWater +711.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30825%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2864.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Potato flour DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.769mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.15g 29%
Potassium 132mg 1001mg 26%
Selenium 14.9µg 1.1µg 25%
Fiber 5.9g 24%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.051mg 18%
Carbs 28.3g 83.1g 18%
Sodium 439mg 55mg 17%
Copper 0.049mg 0.197mg 16%
Calcium 219mg 65mg 15%
Fats 9.7g 0.34g 14%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 3.507mg 12%
Magnesium 16mg 65mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.122g 0.09g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Choline 39.5mg 7%
Calories 227kcal 357kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 0.008g 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 1.38mg 5%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.313mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.8mg 4%
Folate 38µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.228mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.474mg 1%
Protein 6.4g 6.9g 1%
Phosphorus 159mg 168mg 1%
Net carbs 28.3g 77.2g N/A
Sugar 3.52g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.54mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.115mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.28mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.299mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.425mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.316mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Potato flour
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
20%
Pancake
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.