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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 for iron, 557% more than sardine.
  • The glycemic index of baby food is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 +156.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +1526.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.5%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2947.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1096.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +561.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +223.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.8%
Contains more FatsFats +160.2%
Contains more WaterWater +789.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Sardine DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 2.92mg 557%
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.08mg 197%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.227mg 192%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 5.245mg 184%
Selenium 25.9µg 52.7µg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Calcium 733mg 382mg 35%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Protein 12.2g 24.62g 25%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Carbs 73.4g 0g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 5.148g 23%
Copper 0.334mg 0.186mg 16%
Magnesium 100mg 39mg 15%
Phosphorus 392mg 490mg 14%
Sodium 3mg 307mg 13%
Fats 4.4g 11.45g 11%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 2.04mg 11%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.31mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.642mg 9%
Choline 23.2mg 75mg 9%
Calories 379kcal 208kcal 9%
Folate 43µg 10µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 3.869g 7%
Manganese 0.108mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.769g 1.528g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.167mg 2%
Potassium 437mg 397mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
119%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.