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Pancake vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pancake and swordfish

  • Pancake has more calcium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, swordfish has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 97% higher.
  • Swordfish has 37 times less calcium than pancake. Pancake has 219mg of calcium, while swordfish has 6mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in sodium.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index than swordfish.

Food types used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3550%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +359.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg

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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1237%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +636.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29%

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
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.911g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 14.9µg 68.5µg 97%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.62µg 58%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 9.254mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.615mg 44%
Protein 6.4g 23.45g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 1.368g 21%
Phosphorus 159mg 304mg 21%
Calcium 219mg 6mg 21%
Iron 1.8mg 0.45mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.063mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Sodium 439mg 97mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Potassium 132mg 499mg 11%
Folate 38µg 2µg 9%
Carbs 28.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.089mg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.013mg 8%
Cholesterol 59mg 78mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 35mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 3.544g 3%
Calories 227kcal 172kcal 3%
Fats 9.7g 7.93g 3%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.78mg 2%
Vitamin A 54µg 43µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.122g 1.911g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 0g N/A
Copper 0.049mg 0.046mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.417mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Swordfish
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
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.