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Pancake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pancake and coffeecake?

  • Pancake is richer in calcium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet coffeecake is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 16% higher.
  • Pancake has 4 times more calcium than coffeecake. Pancake has 219mg of calcium, while coffeecake has 59mg.
  • Pancake contains less cholesterol.
  • Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index than pancake.

We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Coffeecake, cheese types in this comparison.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.2%
Contains more IronIron +181.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.052mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~39µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.3%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +56.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.5%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Coffeecake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 1.645g 19%
Calcium 219mg 59mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.122g 5.391g 15%
Iron 1.8mg 0.64mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.125mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 7.129g 12%
Cholesterol 59mg 85mg 9%
Phosphorus 159mg 101mg 8%
Fats 9.7g 15.2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.105mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0.682mg 6%
Calories 227kcal 339kcal 6%
Carbs 28.3g 44.3g 5%
Potassium 132mg 289mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.34µg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sodium 439mg 339mg 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 86µg 4%
Selenium 14.9µg 13.3µg 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.172mg 1%
Protein 6.4g 7g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 43.3g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Copper 0.049mg 0.052mg 0%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.59mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.4mg 0%
Folate 38µg 39µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.