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Drum fish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drum fish and Sardine

  • Drum fish has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 276% more than Drum fish.
  • Drum fish has 8 times more Manganese than Sardine. While Drum fish has 0.897mg of Manganese, Sardine has only 0.108mg.
  • Drum fish has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry 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 less Sodium -68.7%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +730.6%
Contains more Calcium +396.1%
Contains more Iron +153.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +225.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -68.7%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +730.6%
Contains more Calcium +396.1%
Contains more Iron +153.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +225.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
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 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Fats +81.2%
Contains more Other +1628%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 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 Water +19%
Contains more Fats +81.2%
Contains more Other +1628%
Equal in Protein - 24.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drum fish Sardine Opinion
Protein 22.49g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 6.32g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 153kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 77mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.15mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 38mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 231mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 353mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 96mg 307mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.85mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.297mg 0.186mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.108mg Drum fish
Selenium 16.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 196IU 108IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 32µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.08mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.207mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 2.862mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.642mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.167mg Drum fish
Folate 17µg 10µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.986mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.828mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.065mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.666mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.878mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.159mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.662mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 82mg 142mg Drum fish
Saturated Fat 1.434g 1.528g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.368g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g 0g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.807g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.479g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drum fish Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Drum fish
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Drum fish
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.