Potato pancake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato pancake and biscuits different?
- Potato pancake is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper, while biscuits are higher in calcium, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Potato pancake covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 32% more than biscuits.
- Potato pancake contains 138 times more vitamin C than biscuits. Potato pancake contains 27.6mg of vitamin C, while biscuits contain 0.2mg.
- Biscuits are 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +414% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +634.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.448mg | 0.035mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 3mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 0.2mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.516g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 19.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.356mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.9mg | 15% |
| Choline | 74.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.18mg | 0.082mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.08µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg | 0.285mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.73g | 6.93g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 2.949mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.496g | 4.324g | 8% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 580mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.5g | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 44.6g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 164mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.26mg | 0.378mg | 5% |
| Folate | 41µg | 61µg | 5% |
| Calories | 268kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.08g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 14.76g | 16.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.51g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.79g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.442mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.389mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.141mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
37%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
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.