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Cheesecake vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheesecake and Pancake

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A, however, Pancake is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 39% more than Pancake.
  • Pancake has 3 times less Vitamin A than Cheesecake. Cheesecake has 159µg of Vitamin A, while Pancake has 54µg.
  • Pancake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +329.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Sodium ~439mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +132%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +249%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Pancake Opinion
Calories 321kcal 227kcal Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 6.4g Pancake
Fats 22.5g 9.7g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 25.1g 28.3g Pancake
Carbs 25.5g 28.3g Pancake
Cholesterol 55mg 59mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Pancake
Calcium 51mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 90mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 0.63mg 1.8mg Pancake
Sugar 21.8g Pancake
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.049mg Pancake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.56mg Pancake
Phosphorus 93mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 438mg 439mg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 196IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 159µg 54µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 5.2µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.567mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.405mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.046mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 38µg Pancake
Choline 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 2.474g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.222mg 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.321mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.314mg 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.152mg Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Cheesecake
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.799g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.