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Potato pancake vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato pancake and fish sandwiches?

  • Potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and choline, yet fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin K.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 29% more.
  • Potato pancake has 15 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. While potato pancake has 27.6mg of vitamin C, fish sandwiches have only 1.8mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Potato pancakes and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +403.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.2%

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
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 FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.2%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +57.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +162.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2800%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.07mg 29%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 1.8mg 29%
Cholesterol 95mg 35mg 20%
Selenium 8.9µg 18µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.68µg 16%
Potassium 622mg 206mg 12%
Copper 0.18mg 0.075mg 12%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 13.6µg 9%
Fiber 3.3g 1g 9%
Protein 6.08g 10.29g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.37mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 6.257g 8%
Choline 74.2mg 28.9mg 8%
Sodium 764mg 602mg 7%
Fats 14.76g 12.45g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.21mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.15mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 2.595g 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg 2%
Phosphorus 128mg 116mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.55mg 2%
Iron 1.67mg 1.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.496g 1.949g 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1.47g 1%
Folate 41µg 46µg 1%
Calories 268kcal 257kcal 1%
Calcium 32mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 25.69g N/A
Carbs 27.81g 26.69g 0%
Vitamin D 11IU 9IU 0%
Sugar 1.79g 3.53g N/A
Manganese 0.26mg 0.264mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 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 0g 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
Potato 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
37%
Potato pancake
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.

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