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Rice cakes vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice cakes and Potato pancake

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc, however, Potato pancake have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 257% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Rice cakes. Rice cakes have 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, while Potato pancake has 1.672mg.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Potato pancakes.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +319.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2276.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +48%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188%
Contains more FatsFats +321.7%
Contains more WaterWater +709.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +236%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 380kcal 268kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 6.08g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 76.3g 24.51g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 27.81g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 151mg 36mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 299mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.14mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.18mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.7mg Rice cakes
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 380mg 128mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 764mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 6.18mg 0.26mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 8.9µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.672mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.757mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 21µg 41µg Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.496g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.087mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.24mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.28mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.442mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.389mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg 0.137mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.3mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.369mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.141mg Rice cakes
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.