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Sardine vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Almonds different?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin D, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Nuts, almonds 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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1185.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +592.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +454.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1917.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~481mg

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 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +401.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1251.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%
Contains more FatsFats +336.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +715.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Almonds Opinion
Calories 208kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 24.62g 21.15g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 0g 9.05g Almonds
Carbs 0g 21.55g Almonds
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Almonds
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 382mg 269mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 2.92mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 0g 4.35g Sardine
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.186mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 1.31mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 490mg 481mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 108IU 2IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 25.63mg Almonds
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 52.7µg 4.1µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.618mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.471mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.137mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Sardine
Choline 75mg 52.1mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.802g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.211mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.601mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.751mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.473mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.568mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.157mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 1.268mg 0.855mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.539mg Sardine
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.274g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.