Sardine vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sardine and baby food
- Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D; however, baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, and fiber.
- Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 557% more than sardine.
- Baby food has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of baby food is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +156.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1526.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2947.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1096.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +789.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 47.5mg | 557% |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 2.438mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 2.717mg | 192% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 34.714mg | 184% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 25.9µg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 733mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 12.2g | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 0g | 73.4g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.697g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.334mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 100mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 392mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 4.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 3.68mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.074mg | 9% |
| Choline | 75mg | 23.2mg | 9% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 379kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 1.206g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.769g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 437mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.286mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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