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Sardine vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and graham cracker

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and calcium, while graham cracker has more manganese, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • 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 graham cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +396.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.5%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +843.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg
~equal in Copper ~0.17mg

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +810%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.156mg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +268%
Contains more WaterWater +1658.4%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~10.6g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.633g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.388g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Graham cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 6.3µg 84%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Phosphorus 490mg 185mg 44%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.019mg 40%
Protein 24.62g 6.69g 36%
Calcium 382mg 77mg 31%
Carbs 0g 77.66g 26%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Folate 10µg 91µg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.265mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Choline 75mg 5.9mg 13%
Iron 2.92mg 3.78mg 11%
Calories 208kcal 430kcal 11%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 14.3µg 10%
Potassium 397mg 170mg 7%
Sodium 307mg 459mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.317mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.439mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.51mg 4%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.96mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 2.509g 3%
Copper 0.186mg 0.17mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 5.388g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.156mg 1%
Fats 11.45g 10.6g 1%
Net carbs 0g 74.26g N/A
Magnesium 39mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 0g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.633g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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