Pancake vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pancake and cereal
- Pancake has more calcium, while cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 507% higher.
- Cereal contains 22 times less calcium than pancake. Pancake contains 219mg of calcium, while cereal contains 10mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +2090% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1792.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1257.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1407.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3028.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1277.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1790.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12913% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +798.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1299.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.9% |
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Protein
~6.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1112.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1156.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 6.288mg | 507% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 5.986mg | 457% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 34.06mg | 403% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 3.87mg | 276% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 29.62mg | 175% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 814µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 7.6mg | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 38.5mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 0.354g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.79mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 10mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 86.85g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% | |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 6.3µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 795mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 1.08g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 77mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 0.26g | 8% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 378kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 0.204g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 6.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.862g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.