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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.
Contains more Calcium +584.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +371.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +267.3%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +584.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +371.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +267.3%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Iron - 1.67

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.672
Equal in Folate - 41
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +873.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.672
Equal in Folate - 41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Contains more Other +32.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.08
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Equal in Water - 47.77
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 Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Contains more Other +32.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.08
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Equal in Water - 47.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 24.51g Pancake
Protein 6.4g 6.08g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 28.3g 27.81g Pancake
Calories 227kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Pancake
Fiber 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 219mg 32mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.67mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 159mg 128mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 439mg 764mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 14.9µg 8.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 113IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 32µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.158mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.173mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 38µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.237mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.28mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.442mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.137mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.3mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.141mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 95mg Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 2.496g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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.