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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 from 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% 0.3% 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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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 +2060%
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 Opinion
Calories 189kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 19.63g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 6.78g 11.45g Sardine
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Abalone
Net carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Cholesterol 94mg 142mg Abalone
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 56mg 39mg Abalone
Calcium 37mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 284mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 3.8mg 2.92mg Abalone
Copper 0.228mg 0.186mg Abalone
Zinc 0.95mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 217mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 591mg 307mg Sardine
Vitamin A 5IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.07mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 51.8µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.08mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.642mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 14µg 10µg Abalone
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.646g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.838mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.386mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.433mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.441mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.86mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.378mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0g Abalone

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
124%
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.