Pancake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pancake and tortillas different?
- Tortillas are higher than pancake in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Tortillas cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 52% more than pancake.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index (66) than tortillas (52).
Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +431.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +442.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +578.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.4% |
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Fats
~9.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.823mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 37µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 39% | |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 346mg | 27% |
| Folate | 38µg | 138µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.266mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 0.992g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 4.858mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.312mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 85mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 4.878g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.92mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.63mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 6.4g | 9.76g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 45.89g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 310kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 512mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 244mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.289mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 3.062g | 1% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 9.76g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.756g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)