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Potato pancake vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato pancake and saffron different?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, and copper than potato pancake.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1224% higher.

Potato pancakes and Spices, saffron 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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.2%
Contains more IronIron +564.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10826.2%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.8%

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +152.3%
Contains more WaterWater +301.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +769.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.26mg 28.408mg 1224%
Iron 1.67mg 11.1mg 118%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 80.8mg 59%
Magnesium 36mg 264mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 1.01mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 2.067g 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Potassium 622mg 1724mg 32%
Sodium 764mg 148mg 27%
Phosphorus 128mg 252mg 18%
Copper 0.18mg 0.328mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 15%
Fats 14.76g 5.85g 14%
Folate 41µg 93µg 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Carbs 27.81g 65.37g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Protein 6.08g 11.43g 11%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Calcium 32mg 111mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 0.429g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.267mg 7%
Selenium 8.9µg 5.6µg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.09mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.496g 1.586g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Calories 268kcal 310kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Fiber 3.3g 3.9g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.46mg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin A 32µg 27µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.