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Potato pancake vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato pancake and Butterscotch

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5 than Butterscotch.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 34% more.
  • Butterscotch contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato pancakes and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +16600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12700%
Contains more Potassium +20633.3%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +17900%
Contains more Manganese +25900%
Contains more Selenium +1383.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +16600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12700%
Contains more Potassium +20633.3%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +17900%
Contains more Manganese +25900%
Contains more Selenium +1383.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%

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 +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +981.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +981.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20166.7%
Contains more Fats +347.3%
Contains more Water +809.9%
Contains more Other +251%
Contains more Carbs +225.1%
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
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +20166.7%
Contains more Fats +347.3%
Contains more Water +809.9%
Contains more Other +251%
Contains more Carbs +225.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6060.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6060.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 6.08g 0.03g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 3.3g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 268kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 80.46g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 0g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 4mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.01mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 1mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 3mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 391mg Butterscotch
Zinc 0.7mg 0.09mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.001mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.001mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 0.6µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 100IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 28µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.09mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.012mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.016mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.002mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.004mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.3µg 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 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.496g 2.065g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.845g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.122g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato pancake Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.431g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.