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Potato pancake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Biscuit different?

  • Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper, while Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 32% more than Biscuit.
  • Potato pancake contains 138 times more Vitamin C than Biscuit. Potato pancake contains 27.6mg of Vitamin C, while Biscuit contains 0.2mg.
  • Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol.

Potato pancakes and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +414%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +119.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +414%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +119.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +13700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +13700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +48.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +65.3%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +65.3%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 6.08g 7g Biscuit
Fats 14.76g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 27.81g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 268kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 2.18g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 1.5g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.67mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 622mg 121mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.7mg 0.54mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.082mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 8.9µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 113IU 82IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.2mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.285mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.035mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.08µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.087mg
Threonine 0.24mg 0.211mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.273mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.389mg 0.226mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.132mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.369mg 0.313mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 95mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 2.496g 4.324g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 4.163g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Biscuit
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
37%
Potato pancake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.