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Sardine vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Abalone

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Abalone is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 344% higher.
  • Sardine contains 10 times more Calcium than Abalone. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Abalone contains 37mg.
  • Abalone contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
~equal in Selenium ~51.8µg

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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2060%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1195.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +77%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~60.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.646g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Abalone Opinion
Calories 208kcal 189kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 19.63g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 6.78g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Abalone
Net carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Cholesterol 142mg 94mg Abalone
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 56mg Abalone
Calcium 382mg 37mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 284mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 3.8mg Abalone
Copper 0.186mg 0.228mg Abalone
Zinc 1.31mg 0.95mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 217mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 591mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 5IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 2µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.07mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 51.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.13mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.9mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.15mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.69µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 14µg Abalone
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.646g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.741g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.676g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.224mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.838mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.854mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.386mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.433mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.441mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.715mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.86mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.378mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.054g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.046g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Abalone
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
124%
Sardine
33%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.