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Potato pancake vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato pancake and cheese

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin C and vitamin B6, while cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.4%
Contains more IronIron +1092.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +863%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2118.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2733.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +276.2%
Contains more FatsFats +125.7%
~equal in Other ~3.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +192.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +300%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +233.3%

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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.496g 18.867g 74%
Calcium 32mg 710mg 68%
Phosphorus 128mg 455mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 1.421g 41%
Selenium 8.9µg 28.5µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.1µg 34%
Protein 6.08g 22.87g 34%
Vitamin A 32µg 330µg 33%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Fats 14.76g 33.31g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.066mg 29%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.64mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.428mg 20%
Iron 1.67mg 0.14mg 19%
Copper 0.18mg 0.03mg 17%
Potassium 622mg 76mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 9.246g 14%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.029mg 11%
Choline 74.2mg 16.5mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.059mg 10%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.027mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 27.81g 3.09g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.41mg 7%
Calories 268kcal 404kcal 7%
Sodium 764mg 653mg 5%
Folate 41µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 24IU 2%
Fructose 0.56g 0g 1%
Cholesterol 95mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
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.
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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