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Sardine vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and crayfish

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet crayfish is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 283% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +536.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +251.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +383.3%

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 3% 5% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.58mg
~equal in Choline ~80.9mg

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
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +854.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
23% 31% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1485.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1302.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Crayfish
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Crayfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.15µg 283%
Copper 0.186mg 0.685mg 55%
Calcium 382mg 60mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.367g 32%
Phosphorus 490mg 270mg 31%
Selenium 52.7µg 36.7µg 29%
Iron 2.92mg 0.83mg 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.28mg 19%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.522mg 18%
Fats 11.45g 1.2g 16%
Protein 24.62g 16.77g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.085mg 11%
Folate 10µg 44µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.244g 9%
Sodium 307mg 94mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.076mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.181g 6%
Calories 208kcal 82kcal 6%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.5mg 4%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.76mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg 3%
Potassium 397mg 296mg 3%
Cholesterol 142mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.58mg 1%
Choline 75mg 80.9mg 1%
Magnesium 39mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.676mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.811mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.329mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.472mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.706mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.786mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.341mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.047g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Crayfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

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?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $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)

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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.