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Sardine vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Butterfish different?

  • Sardine is 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 from Sardine is 296% higher.
  • Sardine contains 14 times more Calcium than Butterfish. While Sardine contains 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 Calcium +1264.3%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1264.3%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.769
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.769

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Other +483.8%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Other +483.8%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.15

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Butterfish Opinion
Protein 24.62g 22.15g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 10.28g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 187kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 28mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.64mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 32mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 308mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 307mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 1.31mg 0.99mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.069mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.019mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.192mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 10µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.83µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.248mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.971mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.021mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.801mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.035mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.656mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.865mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.141mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.652mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 83mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.528g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Butterfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish
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.

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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.