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Sardine vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sardine and potato pancake

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B3; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 360% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake has 18 times less vitamin D than sardine. Sardine has 193IU of vitamin D, while potato pancake has 11IU.
  • Potato pancake contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1093.8%
Contains more IronIron +74.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +492.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Copper ~0.18mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +787%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2982.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +310%
~equal in Vitamin A ~32µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg
~equal in Choline ~74.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 ProteinProtein +304.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.73g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.29µg 360%
Selenium 52.7µg 8.9µg 80%
Phosphorus 490mg 128mg 52%
Protein 24.62g 6.08g 37%
Calcium 382mg 32mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin D 193IU 11IU 23%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.3µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.448mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.672mg 22%
Sodium 307mg 764mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 7.516g 16%
Cholesterol 142mg 95mg 16%
Iron 2.92mg 1.67mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.23mg 12%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.81g 9%
Folate 10µg 41µg 8%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.158mg 7%
Potassium 397mg 622mg 7%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.7mg 6%
Fats 11.45g 14.76g 5%
Saturated fat 1.528g 2.496g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.173mg 4%
Calories 208kcal 268kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.757mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Copper 0.186mg 0.18mg 1%
Magnesium 39mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin A 32µg 32µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.7µg 0%
Choline 75mg 74.2mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 3.73g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
119%
Sardine
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.