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Coffeecake vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coffeecake and Pancake?

  • Coffeecake is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Pancake is richer in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 16% higher.
  • Coffeecake has 2 times more Potassium than Pancake. Coffeecake has 289mg of Potassium, while Pancake has 132mg.
  • Pancake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Coffeecake, cheese and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 PotassiumPotassium +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.2%
Contains more IronIron +181.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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 AVitamin A +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.405mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~38µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +56.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.5%
Contains more WaterWater +64.3%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 +188.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Pancake Opinion
Calories 339kcal 227kcal Coffeecake
Protein 7g 6.4g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 9.7g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 43.3g 28.3g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.3g 28.3g Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg Pancake
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Pancake
Calcium 59mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 289mg 132mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 1.8mg Pancake
Fiber 1g Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.049mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.56mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 101mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 339mg 439mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 196IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 86µg 54µg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.172mg 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 13.3µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.567mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.046mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.22µg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 38µg Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 5.391g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 2.474g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.26mg 0.237mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.297mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.513mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.321mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.319mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.335mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.152mg Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
15%
Coffeecake
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.