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Potato pancake vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato pancake and Mackerel

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 488% more.
  • Potato pancake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato pancakes 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.
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +724.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +724.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4037.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +934.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4037.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Protein +204.3%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Other +274.3%
Equal in Water - 43
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Protein +204.3%
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Other +274.3%
Equal in Water - 43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.1%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 0g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 14.76g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 27.81g 0g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 3.3g 0g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.67mg 1.4mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 128mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 622mg 520mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 4450mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.18mg 0.1mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 113IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 11IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.3µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.02mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.41mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 15µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.7µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 95mg
Saturated Fat 2.496g 7.148g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 6.21g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Potato pancake
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 3686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.652g)
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 Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (95 mg)
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. 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/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.