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Mackerel vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and pancake

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, while pancake has more calcium and vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 491% more than pancake.
  • Mackerel contains 10 times more sodium than pancake. While mackerel contains 4450mg of sodium, pancake contains only 439mg.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +392.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.8%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5354.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 ProteinProtein +189.1%
Contains more FatsFats +158.8%
Contains more OtherOther +396.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +236.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.22µg 491%
Sodium 4450mg 439mg 174%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 14.9µg 106%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.046mg 28%
Fats 25.1g 9.7g 24%
Protein 18.5g 6.4g 24%
Saturated fat 7.148g 2.122g 23%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 2.474g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.201mg 15%
Calcium 66mg 219mg 15%
Phosphorus 254mg 159mg 14%
Cholesterol 95mg 59mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.447g 12%
Potassium 520mg 132mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.567mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 16mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.281mg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg 6%
Folate 15µg 38µg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.56mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.8mg 5%
Calories 305kcal 227kcal 4%
Vitamin A 47µg 54µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 28.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 4011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.