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Potato pancake vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato pancake and Molasses?

  • Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, yet Molasses are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 55% higher.

We used Potato pancakes and Molasses 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 Phosphorus +312.9%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Calcium +540.6%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +170.6%
Contains more Manganese +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.9%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Calcium +540.6%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +170.6%
Contains more Manganese +488.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.804
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.804

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14660%
Contains more Water +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Equal in Other - 3.3
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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14660%
Contains more Water +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11556.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14932%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11556.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14932%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7438.5%
Contains more Glucose +1468.4%
Contains more Fructose +2183.9%
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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7438.5%
Contains more Glucose +1468.4%
Contains more Fructose +2183.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 6.08g 0g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.1g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 268kcal 290kcal Molasses
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 1.79g 74.72g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 0g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1.67mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 36mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 128mg 31mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 764mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.7mg 0.29mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.26mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 8.9µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.041mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.002mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.93mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 41µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Potato pancake
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 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.032g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.05g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato pancake Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.93g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.478g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.