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Mackerel vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Potato pancake

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 488% more.
  • Mackerel contains 91 times more Vitamin D than Potato pancake. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Potato pancake contains 11IU.
  • Potato pancake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Potato pancakes.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +724.7%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +724.7%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +80%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4037.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.448
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4037.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.448

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +204.3%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Other +274.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.1%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Protein +204.3%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Other +274.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 18.5g 6.08g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 14.76g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 305kcal 268kcal Mackerel
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 0g 1.79g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 66mg 32mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 60mg 36mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 128mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 4450mg 764mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.1mg 0.7mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 73.4µg 8.9µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 113IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 32µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.23mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 11IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.173mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.672mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 15µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.29µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.7µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 95mg
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.496g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.008g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.001g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 3.73g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 3686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (95 mg)
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.
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.