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Sardine vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Currant

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Currant has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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 Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1013.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +469.6%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +8683.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1013.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +469.6%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +8683.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5145%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +323.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5145%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +323.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1658.6%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +564.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.8%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +1658.6%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +564.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13717.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13717.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Currant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Currant Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.5g Currant
Protein 24.62g 1.4g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.2g Sardine
Carbs 0g 13.8g Currant
Calories 208kcal 56kcal Sardine
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0g 7.37g Sardine
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 382mg 33mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 13mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 44mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 275mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 1.31mg 0.23mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.107mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 52.7µg 0.6µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 42IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 2µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.1mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.05mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.1mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.064mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.07mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 8µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Currant
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.017g Currant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.028g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.088g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Currant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.511g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.