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Sardine vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sardine and artichoke

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and iron, yet artichoke is higher in fiber and folate.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than artichoke.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.2%
Contains more IronIron +128.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +118%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +469.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +652.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +282.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7943.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Artichoke
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 Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.2µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 90mg 57%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 3.27g 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.064g 34%
Calcium 382mg 44mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.046mg 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Iron 2.92mg 1.28mg 21%
Fats 11.45g 0.15g 17%
Folate 10µg 68µg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.066mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 14.8µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.005g 10%
Sodium 307mg 94mg 9%
Calories 208kcal 47kcal 8%
Choline 75mg 34.4mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.036g 7%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.49mg 7%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.256mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.338mg 6%
Copper 0.186mg 0.231mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 60mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.116mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.51g 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.072mg 1%
Potassium 397mg 370mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.99g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $6.6)

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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.