Pancakes vs Pizza

laurx3o
laurx3o Posts: 13
in Food and Nutrition
So here's a question about making a smarter decision for my cheat meal...

What is a better "cheat meal"...pancakes or pizza? I know neither of these are healthy, but which would you go with, or which is the lesser of the two evils? Thanks in advance.
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  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    What's unhealthy about pancakes and pizza?
  • cattitude123
    cattitude123 Posts: 50 Member
    enjoy whatever fits into your macros
  • tabicatinthehat
    tabicatinthehat Posts: 329 Member
    Pizza. Because pizza.
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    I don't like pancakes, so I eat pizza instead :wink: :tongue: I ate pizza three days last week, and it was delicious. So many options :heart: And pizza is so easy to fit into my daily macros. I do think it's a super food, amirite?
  • thecharizardtamer
    thecharizardtamer Posts: 73 Member
    Depends on why you are having the cheat meal. Are you more interested in straight up carbs or having something you've been craving. Decisions decisions. Have both!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about either. They can both fit in my daily calories.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    I love pancakes but then I'm hungry within an hour or two because they're pure simple carbs. Pizza stays with you better. Plus, you can add some protein and/or veggies and get a bit of extra nutrition.

    But they're both delicious, so figure out which you're craving more and make it happen.
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    IIFYM......
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  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Like would you rather??? Pizza!!!!
  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
    ...both? Neither is better, rather.

    I love having protein pancakes when I finish lifting and pizza is good all the time, any time.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Pancakes in the morning, then pizza, then more pizza, then IHOP late late at night for more pancakes.
  • thingofstuff
    thingofstuff Posts: 93 Member
    Pancakes don't have to be a cheat meal, you can make pancakes with chia seeds or flax in them, and use fancy blueberry syrup or make a delicious compote. Adding lots of cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg also helps make things more interesting. I do this with vanilla spice french toast, because I can live without pancakes but my heart would shrivel up and desiccate without the occasional Sunday french toast brunch. Instead of syrup I use low fat Cool Whip...it's kind of the lesser of some evils.

    Pizza is legit a cheat meal if you're ordering in. Of course you can make your own healthy one, but go big or go home if you're looking for a legit treat.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    Pizza is a heartburn nightmare. Pancakes are always good!
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Pizza. It's always pizza!

    Carbs, protein, fat = perfecto!!
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
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  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    There's nothing unhealthy about either of those. I just ate an entire pizza and it fit my calorie goal perfectly. I have protein pancakes at least once a week too. Usually covered in butter and syrup, and it still fits!
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Lol I eat waffles pretty much everyday and pizza atleast once a week.... Since when did either of these become unhealthy???
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
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    YAY!! I LOVE this little girl, mah favorite gif, ever :laugh: She gets me into trouble sometimes, though, I just can't say no to her:laugh:
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    So here's a question about making a smarter decision for my cheat meal...

    What is a better "cheat meal"...pancakes or pizza? I know neither of these are healthy, but which would you go with, or which is the lesser of the two evils? Thanks in advance.

    Neither is evil and they're both healthy.

    Eat the one you enjoy more.
  • laurx3o
    laurx3o Posts: 13
    Thanks everyone! I meant in terms of when I'm eating out at a restaurant. I guess I'll decide when I wake up that day! Lol
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    cheat meal therefore eat both.

    Alternatively, just fit it into your day and don't have to cheat.
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  • Amandastan
    Amandastan Posts: 30
    It depends, thin crust has a considerable amount less calories than pan or deep dish.

    If pan cakes don't have loads of butter, they don't have to be that bad.

    If it's a cheat meal eat what you like. It probably wouldn't make a difference if you ate both if you eat. If you eat 1,200 or so all other days of the week.
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  • sunkissedmteena
    sunkissedmteena Posts: 1 Member
    Which toppings are the best protein-packed with veggie combos to order on a pizza, for a meal?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    So here's a question about making a smarter decision for my cheat meal...

    What is a better "cheat meal"...pancakes or pizza? I know neither of these are healthy, but which would you go with, or which is the lesser of the two evils? Thanks in advance.

    Which ever you like...both have benefits.

    Not healthy?? Why??

    Pancakes and syrup.....that is an awesome carb refeed.....very little fat.

    I ate a stack of 'em the night before my competitions.

    And then ate an entire Large pizza from Little Caesars after the show (2600 cals)
  • vmclach
    vmclach Posts: 670 Member
    I'd pick pizza because I like pizza
  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    It depends on the type of toppings for me. If I really had to choose, I'd go with pizza.
  • kait_marie24
    kait_marie24 Posts: 99 Member
    Pancakes - With maple syrup, walnuts, & bananas.

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