Pancake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pancake and fruitcake
- The amount of selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin A in pancake is higher than in fruitcake.
- Pancake covers your daily need for selenium, 23% more than fruitcake.
- Pancake contains 22 times more vitamin B12 than fruitcake. While pancake contains 0.22µg of vitamin B12, fruitcake contains only 0.01µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in fruitcake is lower.
- Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 | +563.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +645% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
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 | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +302% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.7% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 33mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 5mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 101mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 52mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.099mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 61.6g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.01µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 3.323g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 2.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Folate | 38µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 0.791mg | 5% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 324kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 4.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.07mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 9.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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