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Sardine vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and corn grits

  • Sardine has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin E, choline, vitamin B5, zinc, and potassium, while corn grits has more iron.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 68% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of corn grits is 80.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +496.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1370.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1355.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +129.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.1%

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1458.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2236.7%
Contains more OtherOther +468.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2595.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Corn grits
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 Corn grits Opinion
Calories 208kcal 74kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 1.58g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.49g Sardine
Net carbs 0g 14.85g Corn grits
Carbs 0g 15.95g Corn grits
Cholesterol 142mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 6mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 64mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 27mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0g 0.1g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.1g Corn grits
Copper 0.186mg 0mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.09mg Sardine
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 490mg 14mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.01mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.049mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.135mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.672mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.052mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.028mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 75mg 2.6mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.081g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.191g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.011mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.052mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.058mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.228mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.031mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.029mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.087mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.077mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.048mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Corn grits
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
124%
Sardine
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits 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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.