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Sardine vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Cassava

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cassava, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more IronIron +981.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1714.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7428.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.6%

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.
Sardine
10
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +514.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.087mg

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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1710.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3989.3%
Contains more OtherOther +596.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~59.68g

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5058.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10625%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cassava Opinion
Calories 208kcal 160kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 1.36g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.28g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Net carbs 0g 36.26g Cassava
Carbs 0g 38.06g Cassava
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 21mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 16mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 271mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.27mg Sardine
Sugar 0g 1.7g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Copper 0.186mg 0.1mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.34mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 27mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 14mg Cassava
Vitamin A 108IU 13IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.19mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.048mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.854mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.107mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.088mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.9µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 27µg Cassava
Choline 75mg 23.7mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.075g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.048g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.019mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.028mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.027mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.039mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.044mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.011mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.026mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.035mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.02mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cassava
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
124%
Sardine
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $6.8)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.