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Cocktail sauce vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocktail sauce and Sardine different?

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Cocktail sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.
  • Cocktail sauce contains 3 times more Sodium than Sardine. While Cocktail sauce contains 983mg of Sodium, Sardine contains only 307mg.

Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties 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.
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Calcium +1369.2%
Contains more Iron +251.8%
Contains more Magnesium +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +244.7%
Contains more Copper +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +2295.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Calcium +1369.2%
Contains more Iron +251.8%
Contains more Magnesium +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +244.7%
Contains more Copper +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +844.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 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 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +539.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +844.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +1710.3%
Contains more Fats +990.5%
Contains more Other +16.8%
Equal in Water - 59.61
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +1710.3%
Contains more Fats +990.5%
Contains more Other +16.8%
Equal in Water - 59.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 0g Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.36g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 1.05g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 28.22g 0g Cocktail sauce
Calories 124kcal 208kcal Sardine
Sugar 11.83g 0g Sardine
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 26mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.83mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 17mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 30mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 309mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 983mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 0.38mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.111mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.148mg 0.108mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 359IU 108IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 1.08mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 17µg 10µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.6µg Cocktail sauce
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 Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 1.528g Cocktail sauce
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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is better in case of low diet
Cocktail sauce 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
13%
Cocktail sauce
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
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?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.