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Custard apple vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between custard apple and sardine

  • Custard apple is richer in vitamin C, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Custard apple contains less sodium.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than custard apple.

Food types used in this article are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1173.3%
Contains more IronIron +311.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2233.3%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sardine
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +949%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1348.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1808.3%
Contains more OtherOther +332%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Phosphorus 21mg 490mg 67%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 1.7g 24.62g 46%
Calcium 30mg 382mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 5.245mg 30%
Iron 0.71mg 2.92mg 28%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Copper 0.186mg 21%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 0mg 21%
Fats 0.6g 11.45g 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 4mg 307mg 13%
Zinc 1.31mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.642mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.227mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Carbs 25.2g 0g 8%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1.528g 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 39mg 5%
Calories 101kcal 208kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.167mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 22.8g 0g N/A
Potassium 382mg 397mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Custard apple
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.