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Swordfish vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and pancake

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium; however, pancake has more calcium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 97% higher.
  • Pancake has 13 times less vitamin B6 than swordfish. Swordfish has 0.615mg of vitamin B6, while pancake has 0.046mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in sodium.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index than swordfish.

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

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3550%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 0% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1237%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.405mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Pancake
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 Swordfish Pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 14.9µg 97%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.22µg 58%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.567mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.046mg 44%
Protein 23.45g 6.4g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 4.447g 21%
Phosphorus 304mg 159mg 21%
Calcium 6mg 219mg 21%
Iron 0.45mg 1.8mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.281mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Sodium 97mg 439mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Potassium 499mg 132mg 11%
Folate 2µg 38µg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.3g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.201mg 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.2mg 8%
Cholesterol 78mg 59mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 16mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 2.474g 3%
Calories 172kcal 227kcal 3%
Fats 7.93g 9.7g 3%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 54µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.911g 2.122g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 28.3g N/A
Copper 0.046mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.405mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g 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
Swordfish Pancake
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
72%
Swordfish
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
42%
Pancake

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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