Pancake vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pancake and dates
- Pancake has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, dates are richer in copper and potassium.
- Pancake covers your daily selenium needs 22% more than dates.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pancake is 66, while the glycemic index of dates is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 | +461.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +93.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +396.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +397% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +320.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2387.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +157.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6772.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23305.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 0.019g | 30% |
Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
Selenium | 14.9µg | 3µg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
Sodium | 439mg | 2mg | 19% |
Calcium | 219mg | 39mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.206mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
Carbs | 28.3g | 75.03g | 16% |
Potassium | 132mg | 656mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 159mg | 62mg | 14% |
Fats | 9.7g | 0.39g | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.052mg | 12% |
Iron | 1.8mg | 1.02mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 2.122g | 0.032g | 10% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.165mg | 9% |
Protein | 6.4g | 2.45g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 0.036g | 6% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 43mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
Folate | 38µg | 19µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.589mg | 4% |
Calories | 227kcal | 282kcal | 3% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 1.274mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 28.3g | 67.03g | N/A |
Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.335mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.032mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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