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Sardine vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Bluefish?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 113% more.
  • Bluefish contains 42 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Bluefish contains 9mg.
  • Bluefish has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat 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.
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 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4144.4%
Contains more IronIron +371%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
~equal in Protein ~25.69g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.64g

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
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Bluefish
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Bluefish Opinion
Calories 208kcal 159kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 11.45g 5.44g Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 76mg Bluefish
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 382mg 9mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 2.92mg 0.62mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.068mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 1.04mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 291mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 108IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 32µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.027mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.067mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.097mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 6.22µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 2µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.172g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.297g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.358g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.079mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.001mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.26mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.729mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.268mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.725mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.323g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Bluefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

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?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.