Sardines vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sardines and English muffins?
- Sardines are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, English muffins are richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 371% more.
- Sardines have a lower glycemic index (0) than English muffins (77).
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +634.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +270% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.04µg | 371% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 96% | |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 133mg | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 7.7g | 34% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 52mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.888g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.89mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 1.566mg | 23% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 1.8g | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 46g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.357mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.043mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.302g | 9% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 131mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.181mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 464mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.259g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.129mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.446mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 208kcal | 235kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +536.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1181.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
