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Pancake vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pancake and powdered milk

  • Pancake has more iron; however, powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than pancake.
  • Powdered milk contains 4 times less iron than pancake. Pancake contains 1.8mg of iron, while powdered milk contains 0.47mg.
  • Pancake has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pancake is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +283%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +907.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +388.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
~equal in Selenium ~16.3µg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1377.3%
~equal in Folate ~37µg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2041.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +311.3%
Contains more FatsFats +175.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +125.2%

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% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +568.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 3.25µg 126%
Phosphorus 159mg 776mg 88%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 1.205mg 71%
Calcium 219mg 912mg 69%
Saturated fat 2.122g 16.742g 66%
Protein 6.4g 26.32g 40%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 2.271mg 37%
Potassium 132mg 1330mg 35%
Fats 9.7g 26.71g 26%
Zinc 0.56mg 3.34mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.665g 25%
Vitamin A 54µg 258µg 23%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.302mg 20%
Iron 1.8mg 0.47mg 17%
Magnesium 16mg 85mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 7.924g 14%
Cholesterol 59mg 97mg 13%
Calories 227kcal 496kcal 13%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8.6mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.283mg 7%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0.646mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Selenium 14.9µg 16.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Carbs 28.3g 38.42g 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.08mg 3%
Sodium 439mg 371mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 28.3g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Folate 38µg 37µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.