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Abalone vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between abalone and sardine

  • Abalone is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and iron, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 344% higher.
  • Abalone contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than sardine. Abalone contains 2.87mg of vitamin B5, while sardine contains 0.642mg.
  • Sardine contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.3%
~equal in Selenium ~52.7µg

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 6% 0.67% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1195.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +77%
~equal in Water ~59.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.528g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 8.94µg 344%
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.642mg 45%
Phosphorus 217mg 490mg 39%
Calcium 37mg 382mg 35%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 5.148g 23%
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 5.245mg 21%
Cholesterol 94mg 142mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 591mg 307mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.08mg 12%
Iron 3.8mg 2.92mg 11%
Protein 19.63g 24.62g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.227mg 7%
Fats 6.78g 11.45g 7%
Copper 0.228mg 0.186mg 5%
Magnesium 56mg 39mg 4%
Carbs 11.05g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Zinc 0.95mg 1.31mg 3%
Potassium 284mg 397mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.741g 3.869g 3%
Manganese 0.07mg 0.108mg 2%
Selenium 51.8µg 52.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.646g 1.528g 1%
Calories 189kcal 208kcal 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 11.05g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.838mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.386mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.433mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.86mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.378mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Abalone Sardine
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
33%
Abalone
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.