Sardines vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardines and chicken fingers different?
- Sardines are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and iron; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardines is 366% higher.
- Sardines contain 28 times more vitamin D than chicken fingers. While sardines contain 193IU of vitamin D, chicken fingers contain only 7IU.
- Chicken fingers have less cholesterol.
- Sardines have a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken fingers (46).
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2147.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +201.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5487.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.16µg | 366% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 17.5µg | 64% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 17mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 48mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 282mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.73mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.2µg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 7IU | 23% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 769mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.426mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 8.217mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.069mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.244mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 19.22g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 3.17mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 43.7mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.25g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 2.493g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 5.783g | 4% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 13.95g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 271kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 4.83g | 2% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 373mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
| 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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
