Pancake vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pancake and American cheese?
- Pancake is richer in vitamin B1 and iron, yet American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 83% higher.
- Pancake has 13 times more vitamin B1 than American cheese. Pancake has 0.201mg of vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
- Pancake contains less cholesterol.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index than pancake.
We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +387.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +377.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1961.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +363% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +581.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +664.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +232.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 219mg | 1045mg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 18.057g | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 641mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 1671mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.5µg | 53% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 31.79g | 34% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 18.13g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 250µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 1.286g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.49mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.015mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.63mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 8.236g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 100mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 0.076mg | 9% |
| Folate | 38µg | 8µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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
20%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 1232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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