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Water vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between water and potato pancake

  • Water contains less iron, potassium, phosphorus, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and zinc than potato pancake.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for potato pancake is 33% higher.
  • Water is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1025%
Contains more ZincZinc +6900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 +109.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3480%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water 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 Water Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 34%
Sodium 5mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Fats 0g 14.76g 23%
Iron 0mg 1.67mg 21%
Phosphorus 0mg 128mg 18%
Potassium 0mg 622mg 18%
Copper 0.016mg 0.18mg 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 15%
Calories 0kcal 268kcal 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Protein 0g 6.08g 12%
Saturated fat 2.496g 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.26mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 10%
Folate 41µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.81g 9%
Magnesium 1mg 36mg 8%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Calcium 3mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.