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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, 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.
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%
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +356.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +541.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +534.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%

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.
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%
Eel
Eel
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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 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%

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
Eel
Eel
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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 OtherOther +106.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.65g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 208kcal 236kcal Eel
Protein 24.62g 23.65g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 14.95g Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Cholesterol 142mg 161mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 26mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 26mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 349mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.64mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.029mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 2.08mg Eel
Phosphorus 490mg 277mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 65mg Eel
Vitamin A 108IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A 32µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.04mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 8.3µg Sardine
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
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.89µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 17µg Eel
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.023g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.214g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.108g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.081g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.095g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Eel
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
60%
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.