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Sardine vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and adzuki bean different?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, and calcium; however, adzuki bean is richer in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than adzuki bean (29).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, 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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +478.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1501.9%

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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +6120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg

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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2060.4%
Contains more WaterWater +343.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
54% 14% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7638%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4455.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Adzuki bean
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Adzuki bean DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Folate 10µg 622µg 153%
Copper 0.186mg 1.094mg 101%
Selenium 52.7µg 3.1µg 90%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.73mg 71%
Fiber 0g 12.7g 51%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Zinc 1.31mg 5.04mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.113g 34%
Calcium 382mg 66mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.455mg 31%
Iron 2.92mg 4.98mg 26%
Potassium 397mg 1254mg 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Magnesium 39mg 127mg 21%
Carbs 0g 62.9g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.471mg 17%
Fats 11.45g 0.53g 17%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.63mg 16%
Phosphorus 490mg 381mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.351mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 5mg 13%
Protein 24.62g 19.87g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.05g 10%
Calories 208kcal 329kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.191g 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.191mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.674mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.791mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.668mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 1.497mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.052mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.023mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Adzuki bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.