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Sardine vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Balsamic vinegar?

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium in Sardine is higher than in Balsamic vinegar.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 67% more.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Vinegar, balsamic types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1314.8%
Contains more Iron +305.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains more Zinc +1537.5%
Contains more Copper +615.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1314.8%
Contains more Iron +305.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains more Zinc +1537.5%
Contains more Copper +615.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4924.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Other +39.6%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +4924.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Other +39.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Balsamic vinegar
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 Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 24.62g 0.49g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0g Sardine
Carbs 0g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 208kcal 88kcal Sardine
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 0g 14.95g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 27mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.72mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 19mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 112mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 1.31mg 0.08mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.026mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.