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Sardine vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Chocolate ice cream different?

  • Sardine is higher than Chocolate ice cream in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 360% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Sardine contains 24 times more Vitamin D than Chocolate ice cream. Sardine contains 193IU of Vitamin D, while Chocolate ice cream contains 8IU.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Contains more Calcium +250.5%
Contains more Iron +214%
Contains more Magnesium +34.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +2008%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Calcium +250.5%
Contains more Iron +214%
Contains more Magnesium +34.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.9%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +2008%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin D +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2982.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin D +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2982.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +547.9%
Contains more Other +232.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 11
Equal in Water - 55.7
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +547.9%
Contains more Other +232.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 11
Equal in Water - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.6%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 24.62g 3.8g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 11g Sardine
Carbs 0g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 208kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 0g 25.36g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 382mg 109mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.93mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 29mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 107mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 249mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 1.31mg 0.58mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.135mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 52.7µg 2.5µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.3mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 8IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.2µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.042mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.194mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.226mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.554mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.055mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.29µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 1.528g 6.8g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 3.21g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.41g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Chocolate ice cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.