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Yellow cake vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yellow cake and Pancake

  • Yellow cake has more Copper, while Pancake has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Pancake covers your daily need of Calcium 19% more than Yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 3 times more Copper than Pancake. While Yellow cake contains 0.159mg of Copper, Pancake contains only 0.049mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +584.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 FatsFats +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more WaterWater +136.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 +191.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.447g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellow cake Pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Yellow cake Pancake Opinion
Calories 379kcal 227kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 6.4g Pancake
Fats 17.75g 9.7g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 53.86g 28.3g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 28.3g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 59mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 187mg 132mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 1.8mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Pancake
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.159mg 0.049mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Pancake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 310mg 439mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A 7µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.2mg Yellow cake
Selenium 5.9µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 1.567mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 38µg Pancake
Trans Fat 1.313g Pancake
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 2.474g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 4.447g 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
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.