Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular and sardines?
- Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular is higher in vitamin B6; however, sardines are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 237% more.
- Sardines contain 7 times less sodium than fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular. Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular contains 2000mg of sodium, while sardines contain 307mg.
We used Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular 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 CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3372.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +535.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 8.94µg | 237% |
| Sodium | 2000mg | 307mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 490mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 142mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 5.148g | 28% |
| Selenium | 38.1µg | 52.7µg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.92mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 18.28g | 24.62g | 13% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 11.45g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.227mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.167mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.31mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 3.869g | 5% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 208kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.186mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 5.245mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 1.528g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0g | 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
50%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardines contains less Sodium (difference - 1693mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular is cheaper (difference - $7)