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Sardine vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sardine and Apple

  • Apple contains 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 Apple is lower.

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.
Sardine
Sardine
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Iron +2333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +4354.5%
Contains more Potassium +271%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +588.9%
Contains more Manganese +208.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Iron +2333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +4354.5%
Contains more Potassium +271%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +588.9%
Contains more Manganese +208.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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
Sardine
11
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +773.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +952.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +773.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +952.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +9369.2%
Contains more Fats +6635.3%
Contains more Other +2060%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +9369.2%
Contains more Fats +6635.3%
Contains more Other +2060%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55171.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9994.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55171.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9994.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Apple Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.41g Apple
Protein 24.62g 0.26g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.17g Sardine
Carbs 0g 13.81g Apple
Calories 208kcal 52kcal Sardine
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 0g 10.39g Sardine
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 382mg 6mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.12mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 5mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 11mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 107mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.027mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.035mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 54IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.18mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.017mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.026mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.091mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.061mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.041mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.2µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.001mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.006mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.006mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.013mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.012mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.001mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.006mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.012mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.005mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.028g Apple
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.007g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.051g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
5%
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 contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
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.