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Cracker vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Pancake

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Pancake has more Selenium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • Cracker has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Pancake. Cracker has 4.352mg of Vitamin B3, while Pancake has 1.567mg.
  • Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%

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 B1 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.405
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.405

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Contains more Water +1584.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.4
Equal in Other - 2.7
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Contains more Water +1584.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.4
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 28.3g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 6.4g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 9.7g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 28.3g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 227kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Pancake
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 4.03mg 1.8mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 159mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 132mg Pancake
Sodium 726mg 439mg Pancake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.56mg Pancake
Copper 0.104mg 0.049mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.2mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.201mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.281mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.567mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.405mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.046mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 38µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.471mg 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.103mg 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.319mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.145mg 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Pancake
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 2.474g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.447g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cracker Pancake
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
53%
Cracker
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.