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Sardine vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and apricots different?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, apricots are richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than apricots (34).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Apricots, raw 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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2838.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +648.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +555%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52600%
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.
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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +467.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2578.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.9%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1658.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2835.9%
Contains more OtherOther +483.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%

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
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2175.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6585.7%
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 Apricot
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 Apricot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.1µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 23mg 67%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 1.4g 46%
Calcium 382mg 13mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.077g 34%
Iron 2.92mg 0.39mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.6mg 29%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.39g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 2.8mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 1mg 13%
Copper 0.186mg 0.078mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.054mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.17g 9%
Calories 208kcal 48kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.89mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.24mg 8%
Vitamin A 32µg 96µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.027g 7%
Magnesium 39mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.03mg 4%
Potassium 397mg 259mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.12g 4%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.077mg 1%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.24g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.027mg 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 Apricot
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
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.501g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot 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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.