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Sardine vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Herbal tea?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Copper, and Vitamin B2 in Sardine is higher than in Herbal tea.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Herbal tea has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Contains more Calcium +4675%
Contains more Iron +3550%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +48900%
Contains more Potassium +1885%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +341.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4675%
Contains more Iron +3550%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +48900%
Contains more Potassium +1885%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +341.7%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +928.6%
Contains more Water +67.1%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +928.6%
Contains more Water +67.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Herbal tea Opinion
Protein 24.62g 0g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 0kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 8mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.08mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 3mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 1mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 20mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 52.7µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.04mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0g Herbal tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Herbal tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.