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Cheesecake vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheesecake and Sardine

  • Sardine is higher than Cheesecake in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Iron, and Copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 365% more than Cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Sardine. While Cheesecake contains 9.921g of Saturated Fat, Sardine contains only 1.528g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +649%
Contains more Iron +363.5%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.9%
Contains more Potassium +341.1%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +156.9%
Contains more Copper +830%
Contains more Selenium +913.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +649%
Contains more Iron +363.5%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.9%
Contains more Potassium +341.1%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +156.9%
Contains more Copper +830%
Contains more Selenium +913.5%

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 A +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5158.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5158.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +96.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +347.6%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +380%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +96.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +347.6%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +380%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 0g Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 22.5g 11.45g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 0g Cheesecake
Calories 321kcal 208kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g 0g Sardine
Fiber 0.4g 0g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.63mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 11mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 93mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 90mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 438mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 0.51mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.02mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.14mg 0.108mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 547IU 108IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 32µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 18IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0.5µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 18µg 10µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.6µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.222mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.281mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.464mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.372mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.136mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.314mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.133mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 55mg 142mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 3.869g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.