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Potato pancake vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato pancake and Lambsquarters?

  • Potato pancake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 61% higher.

We used Potato pancakes and Lambsquarters, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +865.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +200.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +865.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +200.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 34

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10165.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10165.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +1745%
Contains more Carbs +281%
Contains more Water +76.5%
Equal in Other - 3.4
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% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +1745%
Contains more Carbs +281%
Contains more Water +76.5%
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2386.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2041.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2386.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2041.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 3.3g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 4.2g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.8g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 7.3g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 43kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Lambsquarters
Fiber 3.3g 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 32mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.67mg 1.2mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 34mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 72mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 452mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.7mg 0.44mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.26mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 8.9µg 0.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.2mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.092mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.274mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 30µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.038mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.163mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.253mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.35mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.354mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.049mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.166mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.226mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.116mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.15g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.351g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Lambsquarters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.