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Pancake vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pancake and cassava?

  • Pancake is higher in selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet cassava is higher in vitamin C.
  • Pancake's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% more.
  • The glycemic index of pancake is lower.

We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cassava, raw 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.
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% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1268.8%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +488.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2028.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.3%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +370.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3364.3%
Contains more OtherOther +335.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3198.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9164.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Cassava DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.048g 29%
Selenium 14.9µg 0.7µg 26%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 20.6mg 23%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Calcium 219mg 16mg 20%
Phosphorus 159mg 27mg 19%
Iron 1.8mg 0.27mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.048mg 18%
Sodium 439mg 14mg 18%
Fats 9.7g 0.28g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.087mg 10%
Protein 6.4g 1.36g 10%
Saturated fat 2.122g 0.074g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.384mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 1µg 6%
Copper 0.049mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.107mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 0.075g 6%
Choline 23.7mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 271mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0.854mg 4%
Folate 38µg 27µg 3%
Calories 227kcal 160kcal 3%
Carbs 28.3g 38.06g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.088mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 28.3g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.