Pancake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pancake and Pound cake
- Pancake has more Selenium, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Pound cake has more Vitamin B12.
- Pancake covers your daily need of Selenium 18% more than Pound cake.
- Pancake contains 5 times more Calcium than Pound cake. While Pancake contains 219mg of Calcium, Pound cake contains only 47mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pancake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +104.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 227kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 6.4g | 5g |
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| Fats | 9.7g | 13.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.3g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 28.3g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 219mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 159mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 439mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.122g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.474g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.237mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.689g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)