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Sardine vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and clementine

  • Sardine has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2, while clementine has more vitamin C.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for selenium is 96% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in clementine is lower.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of clementine is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Clementines, raw.

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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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1173.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.3%
Contains more IronIron +1985.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2083.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Sardine
10
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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.086mg

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2796.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +980%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Clementine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.1µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 21mg 67%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.8mg 54%
Protein 24.62g 0.85g 48%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 30mg 35%
Iron 2.92mg 0.14mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.636mg 29%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.15g 17%
Copper 0.186mg 0.043mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.03mg 15%
Sodium 307mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.2mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.06mg 11%
Choline 75mg 14mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.151mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Calories 208kcal 47kcal 8%
Magnesium 39mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.075mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Potassium 397mg 177mg 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.023mg 4%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Carbs 0g 12.02g 4%
Fructose 1.64g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 10.32g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.18g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.086mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Clementine
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%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine 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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.