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Potato pancake vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato pancake and pecan pie?

  • Potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet pecan pie is higher in manganese and selenium.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Potato pancake has 7 times more vitamin B6 than pecan pie. While potato pancake has 0.448mg of vitamin B6, pecan pie has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pecan pie is lower.

We used Potato pancakes and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +145%
Contains more OtherOther +198.3%
Contains more FatsFats +50.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.06mg 30%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.2mg 30%
Sodium 764mg 262mg 22%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.712mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 11.181g 19%
Potassium 622mg 133mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 5.71g 12%
Fats 14.76g 22.2g 11%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 27.81g 52.2g 8%
Calories 268kcal 412kcal 7%
Saturated fat 2.496g 3.989g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.479mg 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 82µg 6%
Selenium 8.9µg 12µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.17µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.847mg 5%
Phosphorus 128mg 94mg 5%
Folate 41µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.188mg 3%
Cholesterol 95mg 87mg 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.02mg 3%
Copper 0.18mg 0.211mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Protein 6.08g 4.9g 2%
Iron 1.67mg 1.48mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.18mg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 52.2g N/A
Calcium 32mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.