Crayfish vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crayfish and sardines
- Crayfish is richer in copper and manganese, yet sardines are richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardines is 283% higher.
- Crayfish contains 5 times more manganese than sardines. Crayfish contains 0.522mg of manganese, while sardines contain 0.108mg.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat 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 more CopperCopper | +268.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +383.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
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 FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +854.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1485.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1302.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 8.94µg | 283% |
| Copper | 0.685mg | 0.186mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 382mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 5.148g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 490mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 36.7µg | 52.7µg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 2.92mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.28mg | 5.245mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.522mg | 0.108mg | 18% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 11.45g | 16% |
| Protein | 16.77g | 24.62g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.227mg | 11% |
| Folate | 44µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.244g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 307mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.181g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 208kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 2.04mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.76mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.642mg | 1% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 75mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.676mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.811mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.329mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.472mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.706mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.786mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crayfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $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)