Sardine vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sardine and crouton
- Sardine has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and selenium; however, crouton is richer in vitamin B1, folate, fiber, and manganese.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than crouton.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, 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 Croutons, plain.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +402.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +363% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +542.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +678.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +983.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.4% |
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Saturated fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 115mg | 54% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.623mg | 45% |
| Folate | 10µg | 132µg | 31% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 76mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 37.5µg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.273g | 26% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 11.9g | 25% |
| Carbs | 0g | 73.5g | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.5mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 698mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 4.08mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.026mg | 11% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 407kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 124mg | 8% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 6.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.429mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.272mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 3.059g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 5.439mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.51g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $5.5)