Flour vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flour and pancake
- Flour has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, pancake has more calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flour is 49% higher.
- Pancake has 5 times less folate than flour. Flour has 183µg of folate, while pancake has 38µg.
- Flour is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.2% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +381.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +889.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +487% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2743.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +976.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.201mg | 49% |
| Folate | 183µg | 38µg | 36% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.8mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 14.9µg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 4.447g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 1.567mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 219mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 439mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 28.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.281mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 9.7g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.049mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 2.122g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 6.4g | 8% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 227kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 159mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 2.474g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.405mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.967g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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.