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Pancake vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pancake and mackerel

  • Pancake has more calcium and vitamin B1, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 491% more than pancake.
  • Pancake contains 10 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. While pancake contains 0.201mg of vitamin B1, mackerel contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pancake is lower.
  • 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 Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.8%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
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%

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
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%
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 Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pancake Mackerel
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 Pancake Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 12µg 491%
Sodium 439mg 4450mg 174%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 14.9µg 73.4µg 106%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.41mg 28%
Fats 9.7g 25.1g 24%
Protein 6.4g 18.5g 24%
Saturated fat 2.122g 7.148g 23%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 8.32g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.02mg 15%
Calcium 219mg 66mg 15%
Phosphorus 159mg 254mg 14%
Cholesterol 59mg 95mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 6.21g 12%
Potassium 132mg 520mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 3.3mg 11%
Magnesium 16mg 60mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Carbs 28.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.19mg 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.1mg 6%
Folate 38µg 15µg 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg 5%
Calories 227kcal 305kcal 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 47µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 0g 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 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Mackerel
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
20%
Pancake
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
131%
Mackerel

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.