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Potato pancake vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato pancake and blue cheese?

  • Potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron, yet blue cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains less sodium.

We used Potato pancakes and Cheese, blue types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143%
Contains more IronIron +438.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1550%
Contains more ZincZinc +280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%

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%
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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +320.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1088.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252%
Contains more FatsFats +94.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +839.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.496g 18.669g 74%
Calcium 32mg 528mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.8g 45%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.22µg 39%
Phosphorus 128mg 387mg 37%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Protein 6.08g 21.4g 31%
Fats 14.76g 28.74g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.166mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1.729mg 19%
Vitamin A 32µg 198µg 18%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.66mg 18%
Iron 1.67mg 0.31mg 17%
Sodium 764mg 1146mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.382mg 16%
Copper 0.18mg 0.04mg 16%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 15.4mg 11%
Potassium 622mg 256mg 11%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.009mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.029mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 7.778g 10%
Selenium 8.9µg 14.5µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 27.81g 2.34g 8%
Cholesterol 95mg 75mg 7%
Calories 268kcal 353kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.016mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 23mg 3%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Folate 41µg 36µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 21IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.758mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Blue cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.