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Pancake vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pancake and Pastry

  • Pancake has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Iron.
  • Pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than Pancake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
Pancake
Pancake
4
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +2090%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +116.4%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +132.7%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +2090%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +116.4%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +132.7%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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.
Pancake
Pancake
5
:
6
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +19500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Folate +105.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Pancake
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +19500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Folate +105.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
2
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Water +522.4%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +292.8%
Contains more Carbs +59.4%
Pancake
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +522.4%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +292.8%
Contains more Carbs +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
1
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +773%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Pancake
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +773%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 6.4g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 9.7g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 28.3g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 227kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Pancake
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 219mg 10mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 159mg 60mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 61mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.56mg 0.53mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.2mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 14.9µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 196IU 1IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.021mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.237mg 0.196mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.272mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.508mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.142mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.129mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.335mg 0.308mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 2.122g 9.643g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.521g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.