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Pancake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pancake and Yellow cake

  • Pancake has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Yellow cake has more Copper.
  • Pancake covers your daily need of Calcium 19% more than Yellow cake.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yellow cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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.
Pancake
Pancake
4
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6
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +584.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +152.5%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Copper +224.5%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +584.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +152.5%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Copper +224.5%
Contains more Manganese +11%

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.
Pancake
Pancake
9
:
3
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin A +653.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pancake
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%
Yellow cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +653.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +83%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Pancake
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
Yellow cake
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +83%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
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2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.728
Pancake
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.728

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 6.4g 3.16g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 28.3g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 227kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Pancake
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 219mg 32mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 159mg 138mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 439mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.56mg 0.42mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 14.9µg 5.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 26IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 7µg Pancake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.043mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.093mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 0.8mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.165mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 22µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 5.793g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.671g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.