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Sardine vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Sugar substitute?

  • Sardine is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 69% more.
  • Sugar substitute contains 33 times less Zinc than Sardine. Sardine contains 1.31mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Sardine has less Sodium.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Contains more Iron +1725%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +6025%
Contains more Potassium +917.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +2557.1%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Calcium +130.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +1725%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +6025%
Contains more Potassium +917.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +2557.1%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Calcium +130.1%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1013.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1013.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1095.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +552.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.03
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +1095.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +552.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 0g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 24.62g 2.06g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0g Sardine
Carbs 0g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 208kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Sardine
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 382mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 2.92mg 0.16mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 6mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 8mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 39mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 572mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.007mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.022mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.015mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.015mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.015mg Sardine
Folate 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 1.528g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.