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Sardine vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and apples

  • Apples contain less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin D, copper, and vitamin B2 than sardine.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in apples is lower.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271%
Contains more IronIron +2333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +588.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4354.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Sardine
12
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%
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +773.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +952.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +2105.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9369.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2060%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%

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
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55171.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9994.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 11mg 68%
Protein 24.62g 0.26g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 6mg 38%
Iron 2.92mg 0.12mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.051g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.091mg 32%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Copper 0.186mg 0.027mg 18%
Fats 11.45g 0.17g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.026mg 15%
Choline 75mg 3.4mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.18mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.061mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.041mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.007g 10%
Potassium 397mg 107mg 9%
Magnesium 39mg 5mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 52kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.028g 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.017mg 5%
Carbs 0g 13.81g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.005mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.