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Sardine vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sardine and cashew

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, and vitamin D, yet cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than cashew.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +648.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1080.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1432.4%

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.
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%
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1211.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

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
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1046.3%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more FatsFats +283%
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
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +515.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cashew DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Copper 0.186mg 2.195mg 223%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.655mg 67%
Selenium 52.7µg 19.9µg 60%
Magnesium 39mg 292mg 60%
Fats 11.45g 43.85g 50%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 23.797g 50%
Iron 2.92mg 6.68mg 47%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Zinc 1.31mg 5.78mg 41%
Calcium 382mg 37mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.423mg 29%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7.783g 28%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 34.1µg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.062mg 26%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.417mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 7.845g 18%
Calories 208kcal 553kcal 17%
Phosphorus 490mg 593mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 12mg 13%
Protein 24.62g 18.22g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.058mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 0g 30.19g 10%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.9mg 8%
Potassium 397mg 660mg 8%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.864mg 4%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cashew
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
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.