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Potato pancake vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato pancake and Onion

  • Onion contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 than Potato pancake.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Potato pancake is 33% higher.

Food types used in this article are Potato pancakes and Onions, raw.

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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 +39.1%
Contains more Iron +695.2%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.4%
Contains more Potassium +326%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +101.6%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Iron +695.2%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.4%
Contains more Potassium +326%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +101.6%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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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Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +5550%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +273%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Folate +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5550%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +273%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Folate +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +452.7%
Contains more Fats +14660%
Contains more Carbs +197.8%
Contains more Other +922.9%
Contains more Water +86.5%
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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +452.7%
Contains more Fats +14660%
Contains more Carbs +197.8%
Contains more Other +922.9%
Contains more Water +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44111.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44111.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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 +153.8%
Contains more Glucose +159.2%
Contains more Fructose +130.4%
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
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 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 +153.8%
Contains more Glucose +159.2%
Contains more Fructose +130.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Onion Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 7.64g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.1g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.1g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 9.34g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 40kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g 0g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 1.79g 4.24g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 1.7g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 23mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.21mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 29mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 146mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.7mg 0.17mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.039mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.129mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 0.5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 2IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.02mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 7.4mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.046mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.027mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.116mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.123mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.12mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 19µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.4µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.014mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.021mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.014mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.025mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.039mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.002mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.025mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.021mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.014mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Onion
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.042g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.013g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.017g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.454g)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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