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Almonds vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almonds and Sardine different?

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Nuts, almonds and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 +592.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +454.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1917.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1185.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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 EVitamin E +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +401.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 FatsFats +336.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1251.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 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 +715.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Sardine Opinion
Calories 579kcal 208kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 49.93g 11.45g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 0g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 0g Almonds
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Almonds
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 270mg 39mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 733mg 397mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 2.92mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 0g Sardine
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.186mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 1.31mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 1mg 307mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 25.63mg 2.04mg Almonds
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 2.179mg 0.108mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.08mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.227mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 44µg 10µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Sardine
Choline 52.1mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 3.802g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 3.869g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 5.148g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.601mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.473mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.568mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.157mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.961mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.539mg 0.725mg Sardine
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.274g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.