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

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How are potato pancake and cream cheese different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, copper, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 89% higher.
  • Cream cheese has less sodium.

Potato pancakes and Cheese, cream are the varieties 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.
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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.2%
Contains more IronIron +1418.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +587%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1737.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +355.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.9%

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.8%
Contains more OtherOther +181.9%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +10.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.15g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.8%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +5865.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +12433.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.496g 20.213g 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 1.483g 40%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin A 32µg 308µg 31%
Fats 14.76g 34.44g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.056mg 30%
Iron 1.67mg 0.11mg 20%
Sodium 764mg 314mg 20%
Copper 0.18mg 0.018mg 18%
Potassium 622mg 132mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 8.907g 13%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.011mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.023mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.091mg 10%
Choline 74.2mg 27.2mg 9%
Folate 41µg 9µg 8%
Starch 20.88g 0.35g 8%
Calcium 32mg 97mg 7%
Carbs 27.81g 5.52g 7%
Magnesium 36mg 9mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.517mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.23mg 4%
Calories 268kcal 350kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.86mg 4%
Phosphorus 128mg 107mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.22µg 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg 2%
Cholesterol 95mg 101mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 8.9µg 8.6µg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Protein 6.08g 6.15g 0%
Net carbs 24.51g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 3.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.717g)
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 - $3)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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