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Potato pancake vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato pancake and tortilla chips different?

  • Potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and choline, while tortilla chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 32% more than tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips are lower in cholesterol.

Potato pancakes and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.52mg

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 0% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +674.1%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1709.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.7%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.3%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +199.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 10.769g 22%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 3.53mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.179mg 21%
Sodium 764mg 328mg 19%
Starch 20.88g 62.53g 17%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 20.9µg 15%
Phosphorus 128mg 225mg 14%
Carbs 27.81g 67.78g 13%
Potassium 622mg 182mg 13%
Magnesium 36mg 84mg 11%
Calories 268kcal 472kcal 10%
Choline 74.2mg 19.4mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.297mg 9%
Fats 14.76g 20.68g 9%
Copper 0.18mg 0.097mg 9%
Fiber 3.3g 5.4g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.07mg 8%
Selenium 8.9µg 4.4µg 8%
Calcium 32mg 106mg 7%
Folate 41µg 12µg 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.38mg 6%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.388mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 5.664g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.838mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.36µg 3%
Protein 6.08g 7.1g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Iron 1.67mg 1.52mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.14mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 2.496g 2.811g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.812g 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 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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