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Sardine vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sardine and fenugreek?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D; however, fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 383% more.
  • Fenugreek has less cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +389.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94%
Contains more IronIron +1048.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +496.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1037%

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% 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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +470%

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +574.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.46g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Fenugreek
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 2.92mg 33.53mg 383%
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Copper 0.186mg 1.11mg 103%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Selenium 52.7µg 6.3µg 84%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.228mg 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Magnesium 39mg 191mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.6mg 33%
Phosphorus 490mg 296mg 28%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.64mg 23%
Calcium 382mg 176mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.322mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.35g 19%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Folate 10µg 57µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.366mg 11%
Zinc 1.31mg 2.5mg 11%
Potassium 397mg 770mg 11%
Sodium 307mg 67mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Fats 11.45g 6.41g 8%
Calories 208kcal 323kcal 6%
Protein 24.62g 23g 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 33.75g N/A
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.