Salmon vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salmon and sardine?
- Salmon is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 245% more.
- Sardine contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than salmon. Salmon contains 0.944mg of vitamin B6, while sardine contains 0.167mg.
- Salmon has less cholesterol.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2446.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +414.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
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 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +199.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.8% |
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Protein
~24.62g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.05µg | 8.94µg | 245% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.944mg | 0.167mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 490mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.077mg | 5.245mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg | 0.642mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 142mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 2.92mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.227mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.321mg | 0.186mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.256g | 5.148g | 13% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 52.7µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 307mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.13g | 11.45g | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.697g | 3.869g | 3% |
| Protein | 25.44g | 24.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Calories | 182kcal | 208kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.257g | 1.528g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.285mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.115mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.172mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.067mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.336mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.753mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.993mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.31mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.411g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.429g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.368g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
85%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.271g)
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.