Sardine vs Cod - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sardine and Cod
- Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however Cod is higher in Vitamin B5.
- Cod covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3047% more than Sardine.
- Sardine has 24 times more Calcium than Cod. While Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, Cod has only 16mg.
- Cod has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+2287.5%
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Iron
+668.4%
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Magnesium
+21.9%
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Phosphorus
+141.4%
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Zinc
+191.1%
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Copper
+564.3%
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Sodium
-82.4%
Equal in Potassium - 413
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Calcium
+2287.5%
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Iron
+668.4%
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Magnesium
+21.9%
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Phosphorus
+141.4%
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Zinc
+191.1%
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Copper
+564.3%
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Sodium
-82.4%
Equal in Potassium - 413
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+170%
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Vitamin E
+218.8%
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Vitamin D
+433.3%
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Vitamin B2
+249.2%
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Vitamin B3
+154.2%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+882.4%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+23731.8%
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Vitamin B6
+46.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.076
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Vitamin A
+170%
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Vitamin E
+218.8%
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Vitamin D
+433.3%
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Vitamin B2
+249.2%
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Vitamin B3
+154.2%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+882.4%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+23731.8%
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Vitamin B6
+46.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.076
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 24.62g | 17.81g |
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Fats | 11.45g | 0.67g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 208kcal | 82kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 382mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 2.92mg | 0.38mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 32mg |
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Phosphorus | 490mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 397mg | 413mg |
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Sodium | 307mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.45mg |
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Copper | 0.186mg | 0.028mg |
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Vitamin A | 108IU | 40IU |
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Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.64mg |
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Vitamin D | 193IU | 36IU |
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Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.9µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.076mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.065mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 2.063mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 153mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.245mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.91µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.199mg |
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Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.781mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.821mg |
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Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.447mg |
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Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.635mg |
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Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.527mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.695mg |
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Valine | 1.268mg | 0.917mg |
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Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.524mg |
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Cholesterol | 142mg | 43mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 0.131g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 0.094g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.231g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
131

790

Mineral Summary Score
79

24

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
148%

107%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
53%

3%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)