Sardine vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sardine and catfish
- Catfish have less vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2 than sardine.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 257% more than catfish.
- Sardine has 42 times more calcium than catfish. While sardine has 382mg of calcium, catfish have only 9mg.
- Catfish have less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +69.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +942.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +376.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +432.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +221.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1642.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.586g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.78µg | 257% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 9.9µg | 78% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 9mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 247mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.28mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 66mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.354g | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 10IU | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 2.548mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.039mg | 16% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 18.44g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 119mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.97mg | 7% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 7.19g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 144kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.811mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 3.115g | 2% |
| Choline | 75mg | 78.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 366mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.586g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | 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
119%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)