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Sardine vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and focaccia

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and choline, while focaccia has more vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +991.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237%
~equal in Iron ~3.16mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.33mg

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 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1280%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.645mg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.7%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 15.9µg 67%
Phosphorus 490mg 128mg 52%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 35mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.47mg 33%
Folate 10µg 138µg 32%
Protein 24.62g 8.77g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.994g 28%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Choline 75mg 2.9mg 13%
Carbs 0g 35.82g 12%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.364mg 11%
Sodium 307mg 561mg 11%
Copper 0.186mg 0.091mg 11%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.67mg 10%
Potassium 397mg 114mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.301mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 5.67g 5%
Magnesium 39mg 20mg 5%
Fats 11.45g 7.89g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.42mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.877g 3%
Iron 2.92mg 3.16mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Calories 208kcal 249kcal 2%
Net carbs 0g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Zinc 1.31mg 1.33mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.645mg 0%
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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Focaccia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $7)
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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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.