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Potato pancake vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato pancake and onion rings different?

  • Potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B12, copper, choline, and vitamin B5, while onion rings is higher in vitamin K.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 32% more than onion rings.
  • Onion rings is lower in cholesterol.

Potato pancakes and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +405.7%
Contains more IronIron +33.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.8%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1625%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +593.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1163%

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% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +155.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.3g
~equal in Water ~46.37g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.633g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +22.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +351.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +125%
Contains more LactoseLactose +266.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Onion rings DV% diff.
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 1.6mg 29%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 34.1µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.117mg 25%
Sodium 764mg 370mg 17%
Potassium 622mg 123mg 15%
Choline 74.2mg 10.7mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Copper 0.18mg 0.073mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.294mg 9%
Phosphorus 128mg 71mg 8%
Selenium 8.9µg 5.6µg 6%
Iron 1.67mg 1.25mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.116mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.348mg 4%
Fiber 3.3g 2.2g 4%
Protein 6.08g 4.14g 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.42mg 3%
Folate 41µg 33µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.185mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.349mg 2%
Starch 20.88g 25.58g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.46mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 3g 2%
Carbs 27.81g 33.79g 2%
Saturated fat 2.496g 2.137g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 7.633g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1.26g 1%
Fats 14.76g 14.3g 1%
Calories 268kcal 276kcal 0%
Net carbs 24.51g 31.59g N/A
Calcium 32mg 31mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g 5.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.214mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
27%
Onion rings

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 - 3.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.359g)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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