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Pancake vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pancake and Baking powder

  • Pancake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 566% more.
  • Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Potassium +560%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +5500%
Contains more Copper +390%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
Contains more Calcium +2583.1%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1278%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +560%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +5500%
Contains more Copper +390%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
Contains more Calcium +2583.1%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1278%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +958%
Contains more Other +2392.6%
Equal in Carbs - 27.7
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +958%
Contains more Other +2392.6%
Equal in Carbs - 27.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 27.5g Pancake
Protein 6.4g 0g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 0g Pancake
Carbs 28.3g 27.7g Pancake
Calories 227kcal 53kcal Pancake
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 219mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 1.8mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 159mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 132mg 20mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 10600mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.01mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.01mg Pancake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.011mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg 0.2µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 2.122g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 0g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Baking powder
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
21%
Pancake
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 10161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.122g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.