Pancake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pancake and white cake
- White cake has less calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
- Pancake covers your daily cholesterol needs 19% more than white cake.
- White cake contains 4 times less vitamin B12 than pancake. Pancake contains 0.22µg of vitamin B12, while white cake contains 0.06µg.
- White cake has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of pancake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +143.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.5% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.6% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.3% |
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Fats
~10.3g
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 2.162g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 90mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 63.2g | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 10.7µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 3.897g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.06µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.189mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 284mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 356kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Protein | 6.4g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.277mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 3.692g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 1.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Folate | 38µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 10.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.39g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.099mg | 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
20%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.775g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)