Chocolate cake vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate cake and pancake
- Chocolate cake has more copper and monounsaturated fat; however, pancake has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate cake is 18% higher.
- Pancake has 3 times less saturated fat than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 5.43g of saturated fat, while pancake has 2.122g.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +265% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.2% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | +144.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.049mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 219mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.122g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 4.447g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.474g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 159mg | 8% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 9.7g | 8% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 28.3g | 8% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 227kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.201mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 14.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.281mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 439mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.567mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.22µg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 6.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.405mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.308g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.