Pancake vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pancake and buckwheat
- Pancake has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron, while buckwheat has more copper.
- Pancake covers your daily need for selenium, 23% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +3028.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +577.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +198% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +402.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +620.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1464.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +527.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1216% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2265.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 0.188g | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 2.2µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 7mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.039mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 4mg | 19% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 0.62g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.8mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 0.134g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.403mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 92kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 0.188g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 3.38g | 6% |
| Folate | 38µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 19.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.359mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | 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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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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