Potato vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Potato and Pancake
- Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Pancake is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Pancake covers your daily Selenium needs 26% more than Potato.
- Pancake contains 66 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato contains 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Pancake contains 0.3mg.
- Potato has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1725% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3625% |
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 CVitamin C | +6466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +778.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10677.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +123600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10488.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 77kcal | 227kcal |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 6.4g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 9.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 28.3g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 28.3g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 219mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 132mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.56mg |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 439mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.567mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.405mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 2.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 2.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 4.447g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.297mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.513mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.321mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.147mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.319mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.335mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.152mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.097g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.