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Pancake vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pancake and milkshake

  • Pancake has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and calcium; however, milkshake has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pancake is 23% higher.
  • Milkshake has 18 times less iron than pancake. Pancake has 1.8mg of iron, while milkshake has 0.1mg.
  • Milkshake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index than milkshake.

Food types used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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.
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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +547.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.051mg

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% 18% 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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +973.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.368mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.8%
Contains more FatsFats +220.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +196.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3835.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Milkshake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.113g 29%
Selenium 14.9µg 2.3µg 23%
Iron 1.8mg 0.1mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 12mg 16%
Sodium 439mg 95mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.03mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.52µg 13%
Fats 9.7g 3.03g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0.146mg 9%
Folate 38µg 7µg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.014mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.195mg 7%
Calcium 219mg 146mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Calories 227kcal 112kcal 6%
Phosphorus 159mg 115mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Protein 6.4g 3.86g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 0.875g 4%
Carbs 28.3g 17.75g 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 25µg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.39mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 183mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.122g 1.886g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.368mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 17.75g N/A
Copper 0.049mg 0.051mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Milkshake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Pancake
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.