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Pancake vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pancake and potato pancake

  • Pancake has more calcium, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 31% more than pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 7 times less calcium than pancake. Pancake contains 219mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Pancake has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +584.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg
~equal in Folate ~41µg

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
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 FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.08g
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g
~equal in Water ~47.77g

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
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 -15%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69%

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 pancake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.448mg 31%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 27.6mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 7.516g 20%
Calcium 219mg 32mg 19%
Copper 0.049mg 0.18mg 15%
Potassium 132mg 622mg 14%
Sodium 439mg 764mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Cholesterol 59mg 95mg 12%
Selenium 14.9µg 8.9µg 11%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Fats 9.7g 14.76g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.173mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.757mg 7%
Magnesium 16mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.158mg 4%
Phosphorus 159mg 128mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 3.73g 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.122g 2.496g 2%
Calories 227kcal 268kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 54µg 32µg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 1.67mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Protein 6.4g 6.08g 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.672mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg 1%
Folate 38µg 41µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 28.3g 27.81g 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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
20%
Pancake
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.374g)
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 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.