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Potato pancake vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato pancake and eggs

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, while eggs have more copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 202% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in eggs is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +393.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.1%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +282.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +296%
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2383%
Contains more OtherOther +234.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.077g

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 Egg
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 Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.18mg 2mg 202%
Cholesterol 95mg 373mg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 1.414g 41%
Choline 74.2mg 293.8mg 40%
Selenium 8.9µg 30.8µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.11µg 34%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Sodium 764mg 124mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.513mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.121mg 25%
Potassium 622mg 126mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1.398mg 13%
Vitamin A 32µg 149µg 13%
Protein 6.08g 12.58g 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2.2µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.064mg 10%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.026mg 10%
Vitamin D 11IU 87IU 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 27.81g 1.12g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.066mg 8%
Calories 268kcal 155kcal 6%
Fats 14.76g 10.61g 6%
Iron 1.67mg 1.19mg 6%
Phosphorus 128mg 172mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.03mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.496g 3.267g 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.05mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Folate 41µg 44µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 4.077g 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.771g)
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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
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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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.