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Potato pancake vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Spanish rice different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato pancake is 32% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 276 times more Vitamin C than Spanish rice. While Potato pancake contains 27.6mg of Vitamin C, Spanish rice contains only 0.1mg.
  • Spanish rice has less Cholesterol.

Potato pancakes and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +381.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22%

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% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.4%
Contains more FatsFats +179%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.7%

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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52%
Contains more FructoseFructose +33.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +31.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.38g

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 Spanish rice
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 268kcal 185kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 3.28g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 5.29g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.1mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 27.81g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 13mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 20mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 116mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 1.15mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 3.3g 1.2g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.065mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.48mg Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 128mg 57mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 528mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 113IU 100IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 6µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 8.9µg 7.4µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.074mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.415mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.082mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.08µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 41µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg 9.1mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 1.511g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 2.317g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.044mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.098mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.109mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.131mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.071mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.369mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.071mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 0.42g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

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