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Potato pancake vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato pancake and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 in cayenne pepper is higher than in potato pancake.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 830% more than potato pancake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato pancakes and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.8%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6403.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12869.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2874.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.5%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +493.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 32µg 2081µg 228%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 2.45mg 154%
Fiber 3.3g 27.2g 96%
Iron 1.67mg 7.8mg 77%
Manganese 0.26mg 2mg 76%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 80.3µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.919mg 57%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 76.4mg 54%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 8.701mg 44%
Potassium 622mg 2014mg 41%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 764mg 30mg 32%
Magnesium 36mg 152mg 28%
Phosphorus 128mg 293mg 24%
Copper 0.18mg 0.373mg 21%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.48mg 16%
Folate 41µg 106µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.328mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Calcium 32mg 148mg 12%
Protein 6.08g 12.01g 12%
Carbs 27.81g 56.63g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 8.37g 6%
Choline 74.2mg 51.5mg 4%
Fats 14.76g 17.27g 4%
Saturated fat 2.496g 3.26g 3%
Calories 268kcal 318kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 2.75g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 10.34g N/A
Selenium 8.9µg 8.8µg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.