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Pancake vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pancake and fish sandwiches different?

  • Pancake is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 19% more than pancake.
  • Pancake contains 6 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. Pancake contains 219mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches contain 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in cholesterol.

Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +491.9%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more FatsFats +28.4%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.949g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.595g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.68µg 19%
Calcium 219mg 37mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 6.257g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.14mg 11%
Protein 6.4g 10.29g 8%
Cholesterol 59mg 35mg 8%
Sodium 439mg 602mg 7%
Selenium 14.9µg 18µg 6%
Phosphorus 159mg 116mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 54µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fats 9.7g 12.45g 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 2.15mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 1.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.264mg 3%
Copper 0.049mg 0.075mg 3%
Folate 38µg 46µg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Calories 227kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.07mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.21mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.122g 1.949g 1%
Carbs 28.3g 26.69g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.37mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 28.3g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 2.595g 0%
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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Fish sandwich
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
20%
Pancake
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.