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Potato pancake vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato pancake and Spinach

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Spinach is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, and Iron.
  • Spinach covers your daily Vitamin K needs 409% more than Potato pancake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Phosphorus +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +113.8%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +259.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
Equal in Copper - 0.174
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 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +493.3%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +113.8%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +259.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
Equal in Copper - 0.174

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +9175.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18181.5%
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 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +9175.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18181.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +5576.9%
Contains more Carbs +641.6%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Water +90.9%
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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +5576.9%
Contains more Carbs +641.6%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Water +90.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6795.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6795.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 1.35g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 2.97g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.26g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 3.75g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 23kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.43g Spinach
Fiber 3.3g 2.4g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 136mg Spinach
Iron 1.67mg 3.57mg Spinach
Magnesium 36mg 87mg Spinach
Phosphorus 128mg 56mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 466mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 70mg Spinach
Zinc 0.7mg 0.76mg Spinach
Copper 0.18mg 0.174mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 8.9µg 1.5µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 9.8mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.095mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.49mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.145mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.242mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.04mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.127mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.152mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.231mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.182mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg 0.055mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.134mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.168mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg 0.066mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.043g Spinach
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.006g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.109g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato pancake Spinach
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.453g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.