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Pancake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pancake and Gingerbread different?

  • Pancake is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingerbread is 21% higher.
  • Pancake contains 3 times more Calcium than Gingerbread. While Pancake contains 219mg of Calcium, Gingerbread contains only 71mg.
  • Pancake has less Saturated Fat.

Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +208.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Copper +298%
Contains more Manganese +241.5%
Equal in Selenium - 16.3
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +208.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Copper +298%
Contains more Manganese +241.5%
Equal in Selenium - 16.3

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 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Fats +69.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Fats +69.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 6.4g 3.9g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 28.3g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 227kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 219mg 71mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 16mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 159mg 54mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 439mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.56mg 0.39mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 14.9µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 196IU 48IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 14µg Pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.19mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.162mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.375mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 38µg 33µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.06µg Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.047mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg 0.124mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.151mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.279mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.131mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.08mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.195mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg 0.173mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.087mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 2.122g 4.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 4.216g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.