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Potato pancake vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Red leaf lettuce different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium, however, Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Red leaf lettuce is 115% higher.

Potato pancakes and Lettuce, red leaf, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.1%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +542.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.1%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +542.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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 E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +645.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348%
Contains more Folate +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6530.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5096.3%
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 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +645.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348%
Contains more Folate +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6530.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5096.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +357.1%
Contains more Fats +6609.1%
Contains more Carbs +1130.5%
Contains more Other +550.9%
Contains more Water +100.2%
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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +357.1%
Contains more Fats +6609.1%
Contains more Carbs +1130.5%
Contains more Other +550.9%
Contains more Water +100.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10338.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10338.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Red leaf lettuce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 1.36g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.33g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.22g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 2.26g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 16kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g 0g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 0.28g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.48g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 3.3g 0.9g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 1.67mg 1.2mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 28mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 187mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 25mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.7mg 0.2mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.028mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.203mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 1.5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 3.7mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.064mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.077mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.321mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.144mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.1mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 36µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.022mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.048mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.038mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.07mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.045mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.016mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.067mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.048mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.019mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Red leaf lettuce
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.005g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.072g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Red leaf lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.479g)
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 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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients

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

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