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Durian vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between durian and sardine

  • Durian has more vitamin B1, vitamin C, and fiber; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than durian.
  • Durian contains less sodium.
  • Durian has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of durian is 49, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 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 more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6266.7%
Contains more IronIron +579.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1156.4%
~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.
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 ProteinProtein +1574.8%
Contains more FatsFats +114.8%
Contains more OtherOther +285.7%
~equal in Water ~59.61g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Durian 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 Durian Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Phosphorus 39mg 490mg 64%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 1.47g 24.62g 46%
Calcium 6mg 382mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Iron 0.43mg 2.92mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 5.245mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.08mg 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.167mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.31mg 9%
Manganese 0.325mg 0.108mg 9%
Carbs 27.09g 0g 9%
Fats 5.33g 11.45g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.642mg 8%
Folate 36µg 10µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Calories 147kcal 208kcal 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.227mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Copper 0.207mg 0.186mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 39mg 2%
Potassium 436mg 397mg 1%
Net carbs 23.29g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 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
Durian 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
26%
Durian
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
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 - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Durian
Durian is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.