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Sardine vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sardine and cornmeal

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +401.9%
Contains more IronIron +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.1%

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.
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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +772.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +588.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1990%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.968mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.182mg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.3%
Contains more FatsFats +554.3%
Contains more WaterWater +433.2%
Contains more OtherOther +747.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +892.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Cornmeal
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 Cornmeal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 10.5µg 77%
Phosphorus 490mg 99mg 56%
Folate 10µg 209µg 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.551mg 39%
Calcium 382mg 3mg 38%
Protein 24.62g 7.11g 35%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.828g 29%
Carbs 0g 79.45g 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Iron 2.92mg 4.36mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Fats 11.45g 1.75g 15%
Sodium 307mg 7mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.12mg 13%
Choline 75mg 8.6mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.382mg 12%
Copper 0.186mg 0.076mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.39g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.24mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 370kcal 8%
Potassium 397mg 142mg 8%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.66mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.22g 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.968mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.182mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.61g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 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 Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $5.6)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.