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Sardine vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and drumstick tree different?

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B3, while drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than drumstick tree.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Drumstick pods, raw types were used in this article.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1173.3%
Contains more IronIron +711.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +880%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7428.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.8%

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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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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1072.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5625%
Contains more OtherOther +345.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3693.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 50mg 63%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 2.1g 45%
Calcium 382mg 30mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.003g 34%
Iron 2.92mg 0.36mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.62mg 29%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.2g 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Sodium 307mg 42mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.074mg 12%
Copper 0.186mg 0.084mg 11%
Calories 208kcal 37kcal 9%
Folate 10µg 44µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.102g 9%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.45mg 8%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.259mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.033g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.794mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.53g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 397mg 461mg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 45mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
20%
Drumstick tree

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?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.