Pancake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pancake and Doughnuts
- Pancake has more Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Doughnuts has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 6 times less Cholesterol than Pancake. Pancake contains 59mg of Cholesterol, while Doughnuts contain 10mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 | +447.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +245.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 227kcal | 434kcal |
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| Protein | 6.4g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 9.7g | 24.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.3g | 45.36g |
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| Carbs | 28.3g | 47.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 219mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.53mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 159mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 439mg | 477mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 92µg |
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| Choline | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.122g | 11.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.474g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 3.915g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg |
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| Lysine | 0.321mg |
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| Methionine | 0.147mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg |
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| Valine | 0.335mg |
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| Histidine | 0.152mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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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
19%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)