Muffin vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between muffin and pancake?
- Muffin is higher in manganese, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet pancake is higher in calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Pancake's daily need coverage for calcium is 17% more.
- Muffin has 2 times more manganese than pancake. While muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, pancake has only 0.2mg.
- The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +397.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 4.447g | 24% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 219mg | 18% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 14.9µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 16.07g | 9.7g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.281mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 53g | 28.3g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 227kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 2.474g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 6.4g | 4% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 439mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 54µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.122g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.201mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 159mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.405mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.567mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.722g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.