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Potato pancake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato pancake and gingerbread different?

  • Potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while gingerbread is higher in manganese, iron, and selenium.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need for vitamin C, 31% more than gingerbread.
  • Potato pancake contains 5 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Potato pancake contains 0.29µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread contains 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in cholesterol.

Potato pancakes and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.9%
Contains more IronIron +72.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.195mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.9%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.1mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 4.216g 22%
Cholesterol 95mg 32mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.19mg 20%
Sodium 764mg 327mg 19%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.683mg 18%
Iron 1.67mg 2.88mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Selenium 8.9µg 16.3µg 13%
Phosphorus 128mg 54mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.06µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Magnesium 36mg 70mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 7.124g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.375mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.496g 4.122g 7%
Carbs 27.81g 49.2g 7%
Potassium 622mg 439mg 5%
Calcium 32mg 71mg 4%
Protein 6.08g 3.9g 4%
Calories 268kcal 356kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.19mg 3%
Fats 14.76g 16.4g 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 41µg 33µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Copper 0.18mg 0.195mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 14µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.162mg 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.738mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.