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Potato pancake vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato pancake and Potato chips

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin B12, while Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 59% more than Potato pancake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato pancakes and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Selenium - 8.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +718.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.167
Equal in Folate - 45
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% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +718.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.167
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2414.2%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +134.4%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Equal in Other - 3.6
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +2414.2%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +134.4%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Equal in Other - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.9%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.9%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 6.08g 7g Potato chips
Fats 14.76g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 27.81g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 268kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 3.3g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 32mg 24mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 1.63mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 128mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 622mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 764mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.7mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.18mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.26mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.9µg 8.1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.402mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 41µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.24mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.442mg 0.419mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.137mg 0.11mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.369mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.141mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.496g 10.96g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 12.17g Potato chips

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Potato pancake Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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