Potato pancake vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato pancake and yam
- The amount of selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and choline in potato pancake is higher than in yam.
- Potato pancake covers your daily need for sodium, 33% more than yam.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato pancakes and Yam, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +440.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +349.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +297.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8582.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
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Carbs
~27.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62066.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9789.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.516g | 0.076g | 50% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 9mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Fats | 14.76g | 0.17g | 22% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.7µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.54mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.448mg | 0.293mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 17.1mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.496g | 0.037g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.032mg | 11% |
| Choline | 74.2mg | 16.5mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 55mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.73g | 0.006g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg | 0.314mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.08g | 1.53g | 9% |
| Calories | 268kcal | 118kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 0.552mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 816mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.26mg | 0.397mg | 6% |
| Folate | 41µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 4.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 27.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.51g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.79g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.18mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.442mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.389mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.141mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins