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Baby food vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby food and Sardine

  • Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 557% more than Sardine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Contains more Calcium +91.9%
Contains more Iron +1526.7%
Contains more Magnesium +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +83.2%
Contains more Copper +79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Equal in Potassium - 397
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Calcium +91.9%
Contains more Iron +1526.7%
Contains more Magnesium +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +83.2%
Contains more Copper +79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Equal in Potassium - 397

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2947.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1096.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +330%
Contains more Vitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2947.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1096.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +330%
Contains more Vitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Fats +160.2%
Contains more Water +789.7%
Contains more Other +30.9%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Fats +160.2%
Contains more Water +789.7%
Contains more Other +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 0g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 4.4g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 73.4g 0g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 208kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 0g Sardine
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 382mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 2.92mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 39mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 437mg 397mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 307mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 1.31mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.186mg Baby food
Manganese 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 25.9µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 20IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 3.68mg 2.04mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.08mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.227mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 5.245mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.642mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.167mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 10µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.4mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.041mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.404mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.24mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.653mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.286mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 1.528g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Sardine
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
176%
Baby food
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.