Olive oil vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between olive oil and sardine
- Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin D.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
- Sardine contains 23 times less vitamin K than olive oil. Olive oil contains 60.2µg of vitamin K, while sardine contains 2.6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sardine is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 | -99.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +603.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +773.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1785.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.94µg | 373% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 3.869g | 173% |
| Fats | 100g | 11.45g | 136% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 52.7µg | 96% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 2.04mg | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 490mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 1.528g | 56% |
| Protein | 0g | 24.62g | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 2.6µg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 382mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 5.148g | 36% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 208kcal | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 5.245mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.92mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.186mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.227mg | 17% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 75mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.642mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.167mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 397mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.31mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 39mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.108mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | N/A |
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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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.28g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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)