Sardine vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardine and fish oil different?
- Sardine is higher than fish oil in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than fish oil.
- Sardine is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish oil, herring 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +773.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1362% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 766mg | 208% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 100g | 136% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 56.564g | 132% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 0µg | 96% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 21.29g | 90% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 0mg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 15.604g | 70% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 0g | 49% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0mg | 37% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 902kcal | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| 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 | 6.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 4.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.762g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)