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

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What are the main differences between Potato pancake and Potato salad?

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
  • Potato salad contains less Sodium.

We used Potato pancakes and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains more IronIron +156.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%

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% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +485.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.9%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149%
Contains more OtherOther +83.6%
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%

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% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Potato salad Opinion
Calories 268kcal 143kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 2.68g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 8.2g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 10mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 9.87g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 11.17g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 68mg Potato salad
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 15mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 19mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 254mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.65mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Potato salad
Fiber 3.3g 1.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.118mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.31mg Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 52mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 529mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 113IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 32µg
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.101mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 4.1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.077mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.06mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.89mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.534mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 7µg Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 2.48g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 3.737g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.042mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.116mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.202mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.171mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.066mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.135mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.172mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.062mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.