Cod vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cod and sardine
- Cod has more vitamin B5; however, sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5 3047% more than sardine.
- Cod has 238 times more Vitamin B5 than sardine. While cod has 153mg of Vitamin B5, sardine has only 0.642mg.
- Cod has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2287.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +668.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +564.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +620% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +882.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1609% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1340% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4016% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2128.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 82kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.67g | 11.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 413mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 33.1µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 65.2mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.131g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.094g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 0.781mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.447mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.635mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 0.917mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
732%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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)