Fast food vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and sardine
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B1 and folate, yet sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin E.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 335% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 8 times more folate than sardine. While fast food contains 80µg of folate, sardine contains only 10µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sardine is lower.
- The glycemic index of sardine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 ZincZinc | +92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +265.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +904.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.2% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206.4% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 8.94µg | 335% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 52.7µg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 490mg | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 142mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 382mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 5.148g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.08mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 10µg | 18% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 24.62g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 1.528g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 2.04mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.31mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.108mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.227mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.186mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 75mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 208kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 5.245mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.92mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.869g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.642mg | 2% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 11.45g | 1% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 307mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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