Sardine vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sardine and Butter
- Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin D, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 365% more than Butter.
- Sardine has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Butter, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1491.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1554.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1062.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1355.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1941.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5170% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +567.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12388.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +483.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5158.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +298.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2796.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +232.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +505.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 81.11g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 215mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 2.32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 7µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 75mg | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.961g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)