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Potato pancake vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato pancake and sunflower seeds different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than potato pancake in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 233% more than potato pancake.

Potato pancakes and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +802.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more IronIron +214.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +614.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +495.5%
~equal in Potassium ~645mg

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +398.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +453.7%

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.1%
Contains more WaterWater +909.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.8%
Contains more FatsFats +248.6%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +396.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.8%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +541%

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 Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.23mg 35.17mg 233%
Copper 0.18mg 1.8mg 180%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 1.48mg 110%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 23.137g 104%
Selenium 8.9µg 53µg 80%
Phosphorus 128mg 660mg 76%
Manganese 0.26mg 1.95mg 73%
Magnesium 36mg 325mg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 1.345mg 69%
Fats 14.76g 51.46g 56%
Folate 41µg 227µg 47%
Iron 1.67mg 5.25mg 45%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 8.335mg 42%
Zinc 0.7mg 5mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 18.528g 37%
Sodium 764mg 9mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Protein 6.08g 20.78g 29%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 1.4mg 29%
Fiber 3.3g 8.6g 21%
Calories 268kcal 584kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.355mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Saturated fat 2.496g 4.455g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1.13mg 7%
Calcium 32mg 78mg 5%
Carbs 27.81g 20g 3%
Choline 74.2mg 55.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Potassium 622mg 645mg 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

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

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