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Pancake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pancake and Cracker

  • Pancake has more Selenium, however, Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1584.7%
Contains more Fats +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Other - 2.49
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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +1584.7%
Contains more Fats +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.4%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 59g Cracker
Protein 6.4g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 9.7g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 28.3g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 227kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Pancake
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 219mg 120mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 159mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 132mg 118mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 726mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.49mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.2mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 14.9µg 6.7µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 38µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.237mg 0.193mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.246mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.471mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.103mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.112mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.335mg 0.294mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.145mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 5.562g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.