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Potato pancake vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Cream of Wheat different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 41% higher.

Potato pancakes and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3010%
Contains more CopperCopper +318.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +611.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +197%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%

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% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.2%

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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.6%
Contains more OtherOther +713.6%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5509%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

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
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +457.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 268kcal 62kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.84g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.24g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 12.48g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 13.08g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 6mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 622mg 20mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 1.79g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 3.3g 0.6g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.043mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.17mg Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 18mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 113IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.02mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 3.5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.082mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.309mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.1µg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.033g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.134g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.025mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.058mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.08mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.139mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.047mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.034mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.099mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.089mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.042mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Cream of Wheat
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
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.