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Sardine vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Eel

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 252% higher.
  • Sardine contains 15 times more Calcium than Eel. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Eel contains 26mg.
  • Eel contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
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Eel
Contains more Calcium +1369.2%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +541.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +534.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
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 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +1369.2%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +541.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +534.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%

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.
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Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3406.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Folate +70%
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 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3406.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Fats +30.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
Equal in Water - 59.31
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Fats +30.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.3%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Eel Opinion
Protein 24.62g 23.65g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 14.95g Eel
Calories 208kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 382mg 26mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.64mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 26mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 277mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 349mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 1.31mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.186mg 0.029mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.04mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 8.3µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.051mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.487mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.28mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.077mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.89µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.265mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 1.037mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.09mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.922mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.171mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.7mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.923mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.218mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.696mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 161mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.023g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.081g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.108g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.214g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Eel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.495g)
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 Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.