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Potato pancake vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato pancake and mackerel different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 780% higher.
  • Mackerel has less sodium.

Potato pancakes and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +479.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.57mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1950%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6451.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.159mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 19µg 780%
Selenium 8.9µg 51.6µg 78%
Protein 6.08g 23.85g 36%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 6.85mg 32%
Sodium 764mg 83mg 30%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.4mg 30%
Phosphorus 128mg 278mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 4.3g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.412mg 18%
Magnesium 36mg 97mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Folate 41µg 2µg 10%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.02mg 10%
Copper 0.18mg 0.094mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 27.81g 0g 9%
Saturated fat 2.496g 4.176g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 7.006g 8%
Cholesterol 95mg 75mg 7%
Potassium 622mg 401mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.99mg 5%
Fats 14.76g 17.81g 5%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 32mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 54µg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.94mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.46mg 1%
Iron 1.67mg 1.57mg 1%
Calories 268kcal 262kcal 0%
Net carbs 24.51g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.159mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Mackerel
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
37%
Potato pancake
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.68g)
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 Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.