Vegetables

Potato pancakes

FDC 170092small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. (22 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 47 · -46 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Potato pancakes is middling for nutrient density at 47 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 56 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (31% DV), a good source of potassium (13% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (12% DV). Most of its 268 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (764 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.1 g · 9%Carb 27.8 g · 41%Fat 14.8 g · 50%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories268 kcal13%
Total fat15 g19%
Saturated fat2.5 g13%
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium764 mg33%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Dietary fiber3.3 g12%
Sugars1.8 g
Protein6.1 g12%
Potassium622 mg13%
Calcium32 mg2%
Iron1.7 mg9%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Vitamin C28 mg31%
Vitamin A32 µg4%
Vitamin E0.23 mg2%

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FDC 170092

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C31% DV
Potassium13% DV
Dietary fiber12% DV
Protein12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density47 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g6.1 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g3.3 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g764 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spinach souffleDensity 49 vs 47Yeast extract spreadDensity 50 vs 47Potato flourDensity 52 vs 47

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