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Powdered milk vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between powdered milk and pancake

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, pancake is higher in iron.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than pancake.
  • Pancake contains 10 times less potassium than powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 1330mg of potassium, while pancake contains 132mg.
  • Pancake has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pancake is higher.

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

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +283%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
~equal in Selenium ~14.9µg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.6%
~equal in Folate ~38µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +311.3%
Contains more FatsFats +175.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +125.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2041.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +568.7%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Pancake
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
93%
Powdered milk
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
42%
Pancake

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients
  2. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.