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Sardine vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and cocktail sauce different?

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2 than cocktail sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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.
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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more IronIron +251.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2295.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37%

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
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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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +539.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +844.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1710.3%
Contains more FatsFats +990.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 2.2µg 92%
Phosphorus 490mg 30mg 66%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 1.36g 47%
Calcium 382mg 26mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0g 34%
Sodium 307mg 983mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.82mg 28%
Iron 2.92mg 0.83mg 26%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fats 11.45g 1.05g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.047mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Choline 75mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.068mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0g 10%
Carbs 0g 28.22g 9%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.38mg 8%
Copper 0.186mg 0.111mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.08mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.021mg 5%
Calories 208kcal 124kcal 4%
Potassium 397mg 309mg 3%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.148mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Folate 10µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 18µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 11.83g N/A
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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
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?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.