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Sardine vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Banana different?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, while Banana is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Banana.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Bananas, raw types were 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.
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Banana
Contains more Calcium +7540%
Contains more Iron +1023.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2127.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +773.3%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +5170%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Potassium - 358
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 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +7540%
Contains more Iron +1023.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2127.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +773.3%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +5170%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Potassium - 358

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Banana
Contains more Protein +2158.7%
Contains more Fats +3369.7%
Contains more Other +420.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.7%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2158.7%
Contains more Fats +3369.7%
Contains more Other +420.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6952.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6952.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Banana
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 Banana Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.24g Banana
Protein 24.62g 1.09g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.33g Sardine
Carbs 0g 22.84g Banana
Calories 208kcal 89kcal Sardine
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0g 12.23g Sardine
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 382mg 5mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.26mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 27mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 22mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 358mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 1.31mg 0.15mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.078mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 52.7µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 64IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.1mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.031mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.073mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.665mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.334mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 10µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.5µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.009mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.028mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.028mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.068mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.05mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.008mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.049mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.047mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.077mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.032g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.073g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $6.8)

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.