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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 Calcium +366%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +198%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +366%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +198%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.615
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.615

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +104.5%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +104.5%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Pancake Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 6.4g 5g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 28.3g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 227kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Pancake
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 219mg 47mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.48mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 8mg Pancake
Phosphorus 159mg 140mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 439mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.43mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.042mg Pancake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.11mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg 5µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.173mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.249mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.036mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.041mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.204mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.397mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.198mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.117mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.239mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg 0.249mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.117mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 66mg Pancake
Trans Fat 0.192g Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 4.811g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 3.419g Pancake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.689g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.