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Potato pancake vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato pancake and Borage

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Borage is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 32% more than Borage.
  • Borage has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato pancakes and Borage, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +141.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +190.6%
Contains more Iron +97.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
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 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +190.6%
Contains more Iron +97.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1746.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3616.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
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 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1746.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3616.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.8%
Contains more Fats +2008.6%
Contains more Carbs +808.8%
Contains more Other +148.6%
Contains more Water +94.7%
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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +237.8%
Contains more Fats +2008.6%
Contains more Carbs +808.8%
Contains more Other +148.6%
Contains more Water +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6795.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1667.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6795.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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 Borage
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Borage Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 3.06g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.8g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.7g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 3.06g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 21kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Borage
Fiber 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 93mg Borage
Iron 1.67mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 36mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 128mg 53mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 470mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 80mg Borage
Zinc 0.7mg 0.2mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.13mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 8.9µg 0.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.06mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.15mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.9mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.041mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.084mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 13µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Borage
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.17g Borage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.211g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.109g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Borage
Borage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.