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Saltine cracker vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between saltine cracker and pancake

  • Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and selenium; however, pancake is richer in calcium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily iron needs 74% more than pancake.
  • Pancake has 4 times less Iron than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 7.72mg of Iron, while pancake has 1.8mg.
  • Pancake contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 +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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +895.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%

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.
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%
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% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.405mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker Pancake
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 Saltine cracker Pancake Opinion
Calories 393kcal 227kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.7g Pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 79.6g 28.3g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 28.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 115mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 7.72mg 1.8mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Pancake
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.049mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.56mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 849mg 439mg Pancake
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 14.9µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.201mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.281mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.567mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.046mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 38µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.122g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 2.474g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.237mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.297mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.513mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.18mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.319mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.335mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.152mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
42%
Pancake

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