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Chicken soup vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken soup and sardine

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin E in sardine is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains less cholesterol.
  • Chicken soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken soup is 52, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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 -53.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278.1%
Contains more IronIron +1290.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1714.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2295.5%

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.
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Sardine
12
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 AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +715.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 WaterWater +54.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +877%
Contains more FatsFats +854.2%
Contains more OtherOther +620%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 -79%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +564.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2316.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 2.2µg 52.7µg 92%
Phosphorus 27mg 490mg 66%
Cholesterol 3mg 142mg 46%
Protein 2.52g 24.62g 44%
Calcium 3mg 382mg 38%
Iron 0.21mg 2.92mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 5.148g 33%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 5.245mg 23%
Fats 1.2g 11.45g 16%
Copper 0.054mg 0.186mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.04mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Choline 9.2mg 75mg 12%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.31mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.227mg 11%
Potassium 105mg 397mg 9%
Calories 36kcal 208kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.167mg 8%
Magnesium 4mg 39mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 3.869g 8%
Sodium 143mg 307mg 7%
Manganese 0.108mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.321g 1.528g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 3.53g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 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
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup 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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.