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Sardine vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and allspice different?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin D; however, allspice is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than allspice (15).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Spices, allspice, ground are the varieties used 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.
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 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1851.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +246.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163%
Contains more IronIron +141.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2625%

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% 11% 41% 72% 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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%

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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +604.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.64g

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
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +486.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Allspice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 2.943mg 123%
Selenium 52.7µg 2.7µg 91%
Fiber 0g 21.6g 86%
Phosphorus 490mg 113mg 54%
Iron 2.92mg 7.06mg 52%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Copper 0.186mg 0.553mg 41%
Protein 24.62g 6.09g 37%
Calcium 382mg 661mg 28%
Carbs 0g 72.12g 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Magnesium 39mg 135mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.36g 19%
Potassium 397mg 1044mg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.86mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.063mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 77mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.66g 8%
Folate 10µg 36µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 2.55g 5%
Fats 11.45g 8.69g 4%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.01mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.21mg 3%
Calories 208kcal 263kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.101mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.52g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Allspice
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
119%
Sardine
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice 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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.