Spaghetti vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and pancake
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, pancake has more calcium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for pancake is 21% higher.
- Pancake has 2 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while pancake has 14.9µg.
- Spaghetti is lower in saturated fat.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index than spaghetti.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3028.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +905% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1305% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +943% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +864.3% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1788.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1264.1% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 4.447g | 27% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 219mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.9µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.281mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 439mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.201mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 159mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 9.7g | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 2.122g | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 38µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.567mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.405mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.474g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 227kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 6.4g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 28.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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