Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pancake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Pancake and Graham cracker?

  • Pancake is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Graham cracker is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.

We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

Infographic

Pancake vs Graham cracker infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.5%
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +139.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +1460.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g
~equal in Fats ~10.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.509g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 227kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.4g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 9.7g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Net carbs 28.3g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 28.3g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 219mg 77mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.8mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Pancake
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.049mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.56mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 159mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 439mg 459mg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 2IU Pancake
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.2mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 14.9µg 6.3µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 38µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Pancake
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 2.122g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Graham cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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%
Pancake
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.