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Potato pancake vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato pancake and popcorn?

  • Potato pancake is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet popcorn is richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 45% higher.

We used Potato pancakes and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more IronIron +91%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.1%

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.
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% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38%

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +225.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1338.9%
Contains more OtherOther +152.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.7%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +292.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%

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
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +985.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +700%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +160.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +84.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 3.3g 14.5g 45%
Manganese 0.26mg 1.113mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 2.318g 35%
Sodium 764mg 8mg 33%
Phosphorus 128mg 358mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Magnesium 36mg 144mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.157mg 22%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.08mg 22%
Iron 1.67mg 3.19mg 19%
Carbs 27.81g 77.78g 17%
Fats 14.76g 4.54g 16%
Selenium 8.9µg 0µg 16%
Protein 6.08g 12.94g 14%
Starch 20.88g 54.4g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Choline 74.2mg 21.2mg 10%
Copper 0.18mg 0.262mg 9%
Potassium 622mg 329mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.496g 0.637g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.083mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 0.95g 7%
Calories 268kcal 387kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.51mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.308mg 4%
Folate 41µg 31µg 3%
Calcium 32mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 0.07g 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.29mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.367mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Popcorn
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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.859g)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.