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Potato salad vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato salad and potato pancake?

  • Potato salad has less vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B2 than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% higher.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains more IronIron +156.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.1%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +485.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~32µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149%
Contains more OtherOther +83.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Potato pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 7.516g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.448mg 24%
Vitamin C 10mg 27.6mg 20%
Iron 0.65mg 1.67mg 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Potassium 254mg 622mg 11%
Phosphorus 52mg 128mg 11%
Fats 8.2g 14.76g 10%
Sodium 529mg 764mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 8.9µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.173mg 9%
Folate 7µg 41µg 9%
Cholesterol 68mg 95mg 9%
Fiber 1.3g 3.3g 8%
Copper 0.118mg 0.18mg 7%
Protein 2.68g 6.08g 7%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.158mg 7%
Calories 143kcal 268kcal 6%
Carbs 11.17g 27.81g 6%
Magnesium 15mg 36mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.429g 2.496g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.672mg 5%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.757mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 3.73g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Calcium 19mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Vitamin A 32µg 32µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Potato pancake
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
13%
Potato salad
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.