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Pasta vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pasta and potato pancake?

  • Pasta has less vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, and iron than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for sodium is 33% higher.
  • Pasta contains less cholesterol.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2491.7%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.1%

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.
Pasta
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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 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +107.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1305.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1054.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2908.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1652%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 7.516g 47%
Sodium 6mg 764mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.448mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Fats 1.05g 14.76g 21%
Cholesterol 33mg 95mg 21%
Potassium 24mg 622mg 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Saturated fat 0.15g 2.496g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.757mg 11%
Copper 0.093mg 0.18mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 3.73g 9%
Phosphorus 63mg 128mg 9%
Calories 131kcal 268kcal 7%
Iron 1.14mg 1.67mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.29µg 6%
Folate 64µg 41µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.672mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.158mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin A 6µg 32µg 3%
Calcium 6mg 32mg 3%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Protein 5.15g 6.08g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.173mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 24.93g 27.81g 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.346g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.