Comparison

Pancakes vs Muffins

Overall, Pancakes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPancakesMuffins
Nutri-Score d d
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 364 kcal 280 kcal
Fat 1.9 g 6.8 g
Saturated fat 0.5 g 2.7 g
Sugars 20 g 22.7 g
Salt 1.2 g 0.1 g
Fiber 3.6 g 0.8 g
Protein 10 g 6.3 g
Additives15
AllergensEggs, GlutenGluten, Milk, Soybeans

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Muffins has 23% fewer calories (280 kcal vs 364 kcal).
  • Pancakes has 72% less fat (1.9 g vs 6.8 g).
  • Pancakes has 81% less saturated fat (0.5 g vs 2.7 g).
  • Pancakes has 12% less sugar (20 g vs 22.7 g).
  • Muffins has 96% less salt (0.1 g vs 1.2 g).
  • Pancakes has 78% more fiber (3.6 g vs 0.8 g).
  • Pancakes has 37% more protein (10 g vs 6.3 g).
  • Only Pancakes lists: Eggs.
  • Only Muffins lists: Milk, Soybeans.

Ingredients

Pancakes

Farine de blé - sucre - oeufs en poudre - poudres à lever : disphosphates, carbonates de sodium - sel - arôme. Traces de soja, de lait et de fruits à coques.

Muffins

Farine de BLÉ, sucre, sucre de canne, mini-palet de chocolat noir 3,6 % (pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), mini-palet de chocolat au lait 3,6 % (sucre, beurre de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), mini-palet de chocolat blanc 3,6 % (sucre, beurre de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), stabilisant : diphosphate de sodium, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, amidon de maïs.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Pancakes or Muffins?

Overall, Pancakes 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?

Muffins has fewer calories: 280 kcal versus 364 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Pancakes has less sugar: 20 g versus 22.7 g per 100 g.

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