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Sardine vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and cocoa bean

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet cocoa bean is richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 380% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +299.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1120.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +532%
Contains more IronIron +431.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1839.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3360.2%

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.
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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more WaterWater +2107.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1125.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.186mg 3.607mg 380%
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 3.737mg 158%
Iron 2.92mg 15.52mg 158%
Fiber 0g 29.8g 119%
Magnesium 39mg 476mg 104%
Selenium 52.7µg 13.2µg 72%
Potassium 397mg 2509mg 62%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Zinc 1.31mg 6.37mg 46%
Phosphorus 490mg 728mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.42g 32%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7.76g 28%
Calcium 382mg 111mg 27%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.3g 19%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.4mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.46mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.1mg 13%
Protein 24.62g 18.1g 13%
Sodium 307mg 19mg 13%
Choline 75mg 11.4mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.254mg 8%
Folate 10µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.118mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.11mg 3%
Fats 11.45g 13.1g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 4.39g 1%
Calories 208kcal 220kcal 1%
Net carbs 0g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.76g N/A
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.312mg 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 Cocoa bean
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%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.232g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.