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Sardine vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sardine and wheat Bread

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin D, and calcium; however, wheat Bread is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than wheat Bread.
  • The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1175%
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +760%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.153mg

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90%
Contains more FatsFats +168.1%
Contains more WaterWater +146%
Contains more OtherOther +56%
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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +279.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.377mg 55%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Phosphorus 490mg 188mg 43%
Selenium 52.7µg 33.4µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.439mg 30%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.72g 23%
Protein 24.62g 12.96g 23%
Calcium 382mg 165mg 22%
Carbs 0g 55.77g 19%
Folate 10µg 86µg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.7g 19%
Iron 2.92mg 4.09mg 15%
Sodium 307mg 601mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.382mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.24mg 12%
Fats 11.45g 4.27g 11%
Choline 75mg 22.1mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 1.019g 7%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 6.25mg 6%
Calories 208kcal 313kcal 5%
Magnesium 39mg 59mg 5%
Potassium 397mg 223mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.456mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.989g 2%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.47mg 1%
Copper 0.186mg 0.198mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.153mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.315mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Wheat Bread
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
119%
Sardine
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.