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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 from 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% 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 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116%
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 Opinion
Calories 208kcal 82kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 16.77g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.2g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Crayfish
Cholesterol 142mg 133mg Crayfish
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 33mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 60mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 296mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.83mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Zinc 1.31mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Phosphorus 490mg 270mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 94mg Crayfish
Vitamin A 108IU 50IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 15µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.5mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 52.7µg 36.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.085mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.28mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.58mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.076mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.15µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 44µg Crayfish
Choline 75mg 80.9mg Crayfish
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.181g Crayfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.244g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.367g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.234mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.676mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.811mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.329mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.457mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.472mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.706mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.786mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.341mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.119g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.047g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
124%
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.