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Eel vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eel and sardine

  • Eel is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B1, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 252% higher.
  • Eel contains 36 times more vitamin A than sardine. Eel contains 1137µg of vitamin A, while sardine contains 32µg.
  • Eel contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
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 ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +356.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +541.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +534.9%

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.
Eel
Eel
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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 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 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 AVitamin A +3453.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 8.94µg 252%
Vitamin A 1137µg 32µg 123%
Selenium 8.3µg 52.7µg 81%
Calcium 26mg 382mg 36%
Phosphorus 277mg 490mg 30%
Iron 0.64mg 2.92mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 5.148g 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Copper 0.029mg 0.186mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.227mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.218g 3.869g 13%
Sodium 65mg 307mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.08mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.642mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.167mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.023g 1.528g 7%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.31mg 7%
Cholesterol 161mg 142mg 6%
Fats 14.95g 11.45g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 5.245mg 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.108mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 39mg 3%
Protein 23.65g 24.62g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 17µg 10µg 2%
Calories 236kcal 208kcal 1%
Potassium 349mg 397mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.037mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.922mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.171mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.218mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
72%
Eel
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.