Sardines vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardines and butterfish different?
- Sardines are higher in vitamin B12, calcium, iron, phosphorus, copper, and selenium; however, butterfish is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardines is 296% higher.
- Sardines contain 14 times more calcium than butterfish. While sardines contain 382mg of calcium, butterfish contains only 28mg.
- Butterfish has less sodium.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1264.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +468.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +388.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +483.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 1.83µg | 296% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 28mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.64mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 308mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 83mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.346mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.069mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 46.8µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 307mg | 114mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 22.15g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.865mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 5.769mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 481mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 10.28g | 2% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 33µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
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%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.