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Pancake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pancake and Chocolate cake

  • Pancake has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chocolate cake has more Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate cake is 18% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less Calcium than Pancake. Pancake has 219mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake has 60mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Calcium +265%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +322.4%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +265%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +322.4%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +116.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +55.7%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +116.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +55.7%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.1%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 6.4g 5.3g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 28.3g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 227kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 219mg 60mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.61mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 159mg 106mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 439mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.049mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 14.9µg 11.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 140IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.141mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.213mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.137mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.304mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 27µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.068mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg 0.202mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.24mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.407mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.268mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.116mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.265mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg 0.283mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.12mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 5.43g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 2.761g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Pancake
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.308g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.