Sardine vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sardine and Mozzarella
- Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, and Copper, yet Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, and Zinc.
- Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 334% more than Mozzarella.
- Sardine contains 44 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella. While Sardine contains 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, Mozzarella contains only 0.12mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Mozzarella is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +317.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1068% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +588.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
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 | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4270.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +871.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +307.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +378.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.8% |
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:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +911.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 280kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 27.5g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 17.1g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU | 13IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 3.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 524mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 517IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 75mg | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 10.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 4.844g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.509g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $5)