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Sardine vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sardine and fondant icing?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin D, copper, and vitamin B2 in sardine is higher than in fondant icing.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Fondant icing has less cholesterol.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than fondant icing (43).

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9825%
Contains more IronIron +29100%
Contains more CopperCopper +6100%
Contains more ZincZinc +3175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8683.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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.
Sardine
12
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1318.8%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +57150%
Contains more WaterWater +784.4%
Contains more OtherOther +7100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Fondant icing DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.6µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 0mg 70%
Protein 24.62g 0g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 3mg 38%
Iron 2.92mg 0.01mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0mg 33%
Carbs 0g 93.18g 31%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Copper 0.186mg 0.003mg 20%
Fats 11.45g 0.02g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.016mg 16%
Choline 75mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 11mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0mg 13%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg 12%
Potassium 397mg 4mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0g 10%
Magnesium 39mg 0mg 9%
Calories 208kcal 373kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.005mg 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 93.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 88.9g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.