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Pancake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pancake and Saltine cracker

  • Pancake has more Calcium, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 74% more than Pancake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 Calcium +895.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Iron +328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +195.9%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +895.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Iron +328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +195.9%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +226.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +226.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +506.3%
Contains more Water +1455.9%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +190.8%
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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +506.3%
Contains more Water +1455.9%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +190.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1642.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1642.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 6.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 9.7g 1.6g Pancake
Carbs 28.3g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 227kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Pancake
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 219mg 22mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 159mg 113mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 115mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 849mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.049mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.2mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 14.9µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.39mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 38µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.237mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.513mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.321mg 0.29mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.335mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.152mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.122g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 0.142g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.685g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.878g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.