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Potato pancake vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Marinara sauce different?

  • Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Sodium 32% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

Potato pancakes and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +709.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +709.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159%
Contains more Folate +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +414.8%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159%
Contains more Folate +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +414.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +331.2%
Contains more Fats +897.3%
Contains more Carbs +245%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Water +82.9%
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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +331.2%
Contains more Fats +897.3%
Contains more Carbs +245%
Contains more Other +115.7%
Contains more Water +82.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +889.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1379.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +889.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1379.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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 Marinara sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 6.26g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.41g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 1.48g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 8.06g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 51kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 5.5g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 1.8g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 27mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.78mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 34mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 319mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.7mg 0.2mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.081mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 1.1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 2mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.024mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.061mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 13µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.377g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.508g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.326g)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.