Sardine vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sardine and Chinook salmon different?
- Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 253% more than Chinook salmon.
- Sardine contains 14 times more Calcium than Chinook salmon. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Chinook salmon contains 28mg.
- Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
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Calcium
+1264.3%
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Iron
+220.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.1%
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Zinc
+133.9%
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Copper
+250.9%
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Manganese
+468.4%
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Selenium
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+212.8%
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Potassium
+27.2%
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Sodium
-80.5%
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Calcium
+1264.3%
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Iron
+220.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.1%
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Zinc
+133.9%
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Copper
+250.9%
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Manganese
+468.4%
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Selenium
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+212.8%
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Potassium
+27.2%
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Sodium
-80.5%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+81.8%
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Vitamin B2
+47.4%
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Vitamin B12
+211.5%
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Vitamin A
+359.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+91.5%
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Vitamin B5
+34.7%
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Vitamin B6
+176.6%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+81.8%
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Vitamin B2
+47.4%
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Vitamin B12
+211.5%
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Vitamin A
+359.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+91.5%
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Vitamin B5
+34.7%
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Vitamin B6
+176.6%
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Folate
+250%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+16.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
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0 g
Water:
59.61 g
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4.32 g
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25.72 g
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13.38 g
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0 g
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65.6 g
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Fats
+16.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+48.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.148 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Saturated Fat
-52.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+48.4%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.62g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 13.38g |
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| Calories | 208kcal | 231kcal |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 122mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 371mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 505mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.757mg |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 3.214g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 2.662g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.