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Pancake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pancake and saltine cracker

  • Pancake has more calcium; however, saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and selenium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily iron needs 74% more than pancake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +895.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +328.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +506.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1455.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.8%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1642.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +549.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.8mg 7.72mg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.518mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 5.714mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.685g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.59mg 24%
Folate 38µg 124µg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Calcium 219mg 22mg 20%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.637mg 19%
Sodium 439mg 849mg 18%
Carbs 28.3g 82.3g 18%
Selenium 14.9µg 21.4µg 12%
Fats 9.7g 1.6g 12%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Copper 0.049mg 0.145mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.122g 0.244g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Protein 6.4g 10.5g 8%
Calories 227kcal 393kcal 8%
Phosphorus 159mg 113mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 0.142g 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.94mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.085mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 79.6g N/A
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.39mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.224mg 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 Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.878g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.