Pancake & Baking Mix vs Plain flour
Overall, Plain flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pancake & Baking Mix | Plain flour |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 1 |
| Calories | 366 kcal | 354 kcal |
| Fat | 4.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Salt | 2.3 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10 g |
| Additives | 6 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Plain flour has 73% less fat (1.3 g vs 4.9 g).
- Plain flour has 26% less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.2 g).
- Plain flour has 61% less sugar (1.9 g vs 4.9 g).
- Plain flour has 100% less salt (0 g vs 2.3 g).
- Plain flour has 51% more protein (10 g vs 4.9 g).
- Plain flour is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Pancake & Baking Mix
enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), corn starch, dextrose, palm oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), canola oil, salt, sugar, datem, distilled monoglycerides,
Plain flour
Wheat Flour
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pancake & Baking Mix or Plain flour?
Overall, Plain flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Plain flour has fewer calories: 354 kcal versus 366 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Plain flour has less sugar: 1.9 g versus 4.9 g per 100 g.