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Coca-Cola vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coca-Cola and Sardine different?

  • Sardine is higher than Coca-Cola in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Coca-Cola.

Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used in this article.

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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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
1
:
9
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +19000%
Contains more Iron +2554.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4800%
Contains more Potassium +19750%
Contains more Zinc +6450%
Contains more Copper +18500%
Contains more Manganese +5300%
Contains more Selenium +52600%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +19000%
Contains more Iron +2554.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4800%
Contains more Potassium +19750%
Contains more Zinc +6450%
Contains more Copper +18500%
Contains more Manganese +5300%
Contains more Selenium +52600%

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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
0
:
11
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sardine
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.5%
Contains more Protein +35071.4%
Contains more Fats +57150%
Contains more Other +10700%
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Sardine
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 Water +51.5%
Contains more Protein +35071.4%
Contains more Fats +57150%
Contains more Other +10700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 0g Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.02g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 9.56g 0g Coca-Cola
Calories 37kcal 208kcal Sardine
Sugar 8.97g 0g Sardine
Calcium 2mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.11mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 0mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 10mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 2mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 4mg 307mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.001mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.002mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 0.1µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 0µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Coca-Cola
Saturated Fat 0g 1.528g Coca-Cola
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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 contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola 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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.