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Flour vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flour and Potato pancake

  • Flour has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Potato pancake has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Flour covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 52% more than Potato pancake.
  • Flour contains 4 times more Folate than Potato pancake. While Flour contains 183µg of Folate, Potato pancake contains only 41µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Flour is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +162.3%
Contains more Selenium +280.9%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +481.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +162.3%
Contains more Selenium +280.9%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +481.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
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.
Flour
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Folate +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 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 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Folate +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.4%
Contains more Fats +1406.1%
Contains more Water +300.8%
Contains more Other +678.3%
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 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 Protein +69.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.4%
Contains more Fats +1406.1%
Contains more Water +300.8%
Contains more Other +678.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4187.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.9%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4187.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1719.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flour 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 Flour Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 73.61g 24.51g Flour
Protein 10.33g 6.08g Flour
Fats 0.98g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 76.31g 27.81g Flour
Calories 364kcal 268kcal Flour
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 0.27g 1.79g Flour
Fiber 2.7g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 15mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 4.64mg 1.67mg Flour
Magnesium 22mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 108mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 107mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 2mg 764mg Flour
Zinc 0.7mg 0.7mg
Copper 0.144mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.682mg 0.26mg Flour
Selenium 33.9µg 8.9µg Flour
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.06mg 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 0.785mg 0.158mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.173mg Flour
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 1.672mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 183µg 41µg Flour
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0.087mg Flour
Threonine 0.281mg 0.24mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.357mg 0.28mg Flour
Leucine 0.71mg 0.442mg Flour
Lysine 0.228mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.137mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.3mg Flour
Valine 0.415mg 0.369mg Flour
Histidine 0.23mg 0.141mg Flour
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.155g 2.496g Flour
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flour 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
50%
Flour
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.341g)

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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.