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Sardine vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and chestnut different?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and iron; however, chestnut is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than chestnut (54).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +730.4%
Contains more IronIron +68.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +424%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.7%

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%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1131%
Contains more FatsFats +729.7%
Contains more OtherOther +508.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +712.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +844.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 99mg 56%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 2g 45%
Calcium 382mg 46mg 34%
Copper 0.186mg 0.472mg 32%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.854mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.545g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.731mg 28%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 1.38g 15%
Iron 2.92mg 1.73mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 27mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.25mg 10%
Potassium 397mg 715mg 9%
Carbs 0g 27.76g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.104mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.476g 8%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.316mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.26g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.148mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.233mg 5%
Calories 208kcal 131kcal 4%
Magnesium 39mg 54mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 27.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.268g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.