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Pancake vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pancake and broccoli

  • Pancake has more selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while broccoli has more vitamin C.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 99% more than pancake.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Broccoli, raw.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366%
Contains more IronIron +146.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +496%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127%
Contains more FatsFats +2521.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.2%
Contains more OtherOther +210.3%
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11602.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.3mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.038g 29%
Selenium 14.9µg 2.5µg 23%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Sodium 439mg 33mg 18%
Calcium 219mg 47mg 17%
Fats 9.7g 0.37g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.117mg 13%
Phosphorus 159mg 66mg 13%
Iron 1.8mg 0.73mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.071mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.175mg 10%
Calories 227kcal 34kcal 10%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Saturated fat 2.122g 0.039g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Protein 6.4g 2.82g 7%
Carbs 28.3g 6.64g 7%
Folate 38µg 63µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 0.011g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0.639mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Potassium 132mg 316mg 5%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 54µg 31µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.573mg 3%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.41mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 28.3g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Copper 0.049mg 0.049mg 0%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.059mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Broccoli
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
20%
Pancake
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.