Pancake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pancake and Biscuit different?
- Pancake is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pancake is 19% higher.
- Pancake contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Biscuit. While Pancake contains 0.22µg of Vitamin B12, Biscuit contains only 0.08µg.
- Biscuit has less Cholesterol.
Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.9% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +83% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +180.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.163g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 227kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 6.4g | 7g |
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| Fats | 9.7g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.3g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 28.3g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 219mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 159mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 439mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.08µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 61µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.122g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.474g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.161mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
19%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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.