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Minestrone vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between minestrone and pancake

  • Minestrone has more vitamin A, while pancake has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
  • Pancake covers your daily need for calcium, 20% more than minestrone.
  • Minestrone contains 5 times more vitamin A than pancake. While minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, pancake contains only 196IU.
  • The amount of sodium in minestrone is lower.
  • Minestrone has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1464.3%
Contains more IronIron +373.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +591.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.6%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 WaterWater +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.6%
Contains more FatsFats +832.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +507.3%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +753.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 4.447g 27%
Selenium 14.9µg 27%
Calcium 14mg 219mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.281mg 20%
Cholesterol 1mg 59mg 19%
Phosphorus 23mg 159mg 19%
Iron 0.38mg 1.8mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.201mg 15%
Fats 1.04g 9.7g 13%
Calories 34kcal 227kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.23g 2.122g 9%
Protein 1.77g 6.4g 9%
Sodium 254mg 439mg 8%
Carbs 4.66g 28.3g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.567mg 7%
Folate 15µg 38µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.405mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 2.474g 5%
Magnesium 3mg 16mg 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.56mg 2%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.2mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Vitamin A 49µg 54µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.26g 28.3g N/A
Potassium 130mg 132mg 0%
Copper 0.051mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.046mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
5%
Minestrone
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.