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Sardine vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sardine and chocolate milk

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin D, copper, and vitamin E in sardine is higher than in chocolate milk.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 359% more than chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk has 42 times less vitamin B3 than sardine. Sardine has 5.245mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate milk has 0.125mg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.7%
Contains more IronIron +1116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2673.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Sardine
12
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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2814.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4096%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2609.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +676.7%
Contains more FatsFats +237.8%
Contains more OtherOther +440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +290.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4051.6%

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 milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.33µg 359%
Selenium 52.7µg 1.9µg 92%
Phosphorus 490mg 101mg 56%
Cholesterol 142mg 12mg 43%
Protein 24.62g 3.17g 43%
Iron 2.92mg 0.24mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.124g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.125mg 32%
Calcium 382mg 112mg 27%
Vitamin D 193IU 51IU 18%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 1.3µg 18%
Copper 0.186mg 0.065mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.07mg 13%
Fats 11.45g 3.39g 12%
Sodium 307mg 60mg 11%
Choline 75mg 17mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.04mg 10%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.41mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.99g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.295mg 7%
Potassium 397mg 167mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 13mg 6%
Calories 208kcal 83kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.162mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.037mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.34g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Saturated fat 1.528g 2.104g 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin A 32µg 27µg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.54g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $5.4)

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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.