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Sardine vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Butter

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin D, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 365% more than Butter.
  • Sardine has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Butter, without salt.

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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.
Sardine
Sardine
9
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +1491.7%
Contains more Iron +14500%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +1941.7%
Contains more Potassium +1554.2%
Contains more Zinc +1355.6%
Contains more Copper +1062.5%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Selenium +5170%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1491.7%
Contains more Iron +14500%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +1941.7%
Contains more Potassium +1554.2%
Contains more Zinc +1355.6%
Contains more Copper +1062.5%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Selenium +5170%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
3
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5466.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5158.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2213.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.2%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5466.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5158.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2213.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +2796.5%
Contains more Water +232.3%
Contains more Other +10700%
Contains more Fats +608.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2796.5%
Contains more Water +232.3%
Contains more Other +10700%
Contains more Fats +608.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.6%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Butter Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Butter
Protein 24.62g 0.85g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 0g 0.06g Butter
Calories 208kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0g 0.06g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 24mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.02mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 2mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 24mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 24mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 1.31mg 0.09mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.016mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.004mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.005mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.034mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.042mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.11mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.003mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.17µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.012mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.038mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.051mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.083mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.067mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.021mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.041mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.057mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.023mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 215mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 50.489g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.01g Sardine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
131%
Sardine
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.961g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.