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Sardine vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Biscuit

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, yet Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 369% higher.
  • Sardine contains 47 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Sardine contains 142mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11075%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.7%
Contains more WaterWater +106.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more FatsFats +42.4%
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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Biscuit Opinion
Calories 208kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 24.62g 7g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 0g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 0g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 142mg 3mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 18mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 235mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 121mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.9mg Sardine
Sugar 0g 2.18g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.186mg 0.082mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.54mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 164mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 580mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 82IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 52.7µg 19.5µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.949mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.285mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.035mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.08µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 4.324g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 4.163g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.087mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.211mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.273mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.514mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.226mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.132mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.347mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.313mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.161mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Biscuit
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
124%
Sardine
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.