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Italian bread vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Italian bread and Pancake?

  • Italian bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, yet Pancake is richer in Calcium.
  • Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 38% higher.
  • Italian bread has 4 times more Copper than Pancake. Italian bread has 0.191mg of Copper, while Pancake has 0.049mg.

We used Bread, italian 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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
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 +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +63.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.2%

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.
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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +402.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.405mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.046mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77%
Contains more FatsFats +177.1%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Pancake Opinion
Calories 271kcal 227kcal Italian bread
Protein 8.8g 6.4g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 9.7g Pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 46.9g 28.3g Italian bread
Carbs 50.1g 28.3g Italian bread
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 110mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 2.94mg 1.8mg Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g Pancake
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.049mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.56mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 550mg 439mg Pancake
Vitamin A 1IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.2mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg 14.9µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.201mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.281mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 1.567mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.046mg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Folate 191µg 38µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 2.122g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 2.474g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.08mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg 0.237mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.297mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg 0.513mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.156mg 0.147mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.319mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg 0.335mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg 0.152mg Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread 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
36%
Italian bread
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.