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Catfish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Catfish and Sardine

  • Catfish has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Sardine.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 257% more than Catfish.
  • Catfish has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
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 less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4144.4%
Contains more IronIron +942.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +432.3%
~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 0% 0.12% 19% 9% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.6µg
~equal in Choline ~75mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.5%
Contains more FatsFats +59.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~4.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 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 +24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +280.2%
~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.
Catfish Sardine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Sardine Opinion
Calories 144kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 18.44g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 7.19g 11.45g Sardine
Cholesterol 66mg 142mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 23mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 9mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 366mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.28mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.039mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.58mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 247mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 119mg 307mg Catfish
Vitamin A 2IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.97mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0.3µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.018mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 9.9µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.642mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.167mg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 12µg 10µg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Sardine
Choline 78.7mg 75mg Catfish
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.833mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.82mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.396mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.677mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.539mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.894mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.404mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Catfish
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.