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Egg vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between eggs and pancake

  • Eggs have more copper, vitamin B1,2, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, pancake has more calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 217% more.
  • Eggs have 6 times more cholesterol than pancake. Eggs have 373mg of cholesterol, while pancake has 59mg.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index than eggs.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 CopperCopper +3981.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~159mg

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.
Egg
Egg
10
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2348.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 ProteinProtein +96.6%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2426.8%
Contains more OtherOther +152.3%
~equal in Fats ~9.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 +64.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Pancake DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.049mg 217%
Cholesterol 373mg 59mg 105%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.22µg 37%
Selenium 30.8µg 14.9µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 4.447g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.405mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.281mg 18%
Calcium 50mg 219mg 17%
Sodium 124mg 439mg 14%
Protein 12.58g 6.4g 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin A 149µg 54µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.201mg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.567mg 9%
Carbs 1.12g 28.3g 9%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.19mg 1.8mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.046mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.267g 2.122g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 2.474g 4%
Calories 155kcal 227kcal 4%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.56mg 4%
Phosphorus 172mg 159mg 2%
Folate 44µg 38µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 16mg 1%
Fats 10.61g 9.7g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 28.3g N/A
Potassium 126mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.145g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.