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Brown rice vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown rice and Potato pancake different?

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Potato pancake is 33% higher.
  • Brown rice contains 4 times more Manganese than Potato pancake. While Brown rice contains 0.974mg of Manganese, Potato pancake contains only 0.26mg.
  • Brown rice has less Saturated Fat.

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +274.6%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +623.3%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Selenium +53.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +274.6%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +623.3%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Selenium +53.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.2%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.2%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Fats +1421.6%
Contains more Other +713.6%
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 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 Water +47.1%
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Fats +1421.6%
Contains more Other +713.6%
Equal in Carbs - 27.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +910.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1953.6%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +910.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1953.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18.7%
Contains more Sucrose +62.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +18.7%
Contains more Sucrose +62.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 2.74g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.97g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 25.58g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 123kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 24.79g 20.88g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 0.24g 1.79g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 3mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 0.56mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 39mg 36mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 86mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 4mg 764mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.7mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.974mg 0.26mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.158mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 1.672mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 9µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.095mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.214mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.099mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.058mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.151mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.066mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 2.496g Brown rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 7.516g Potato pancake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown rice Potato pancake
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
14%
Brown rice
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.236g)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.