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Sardine vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sardine and hot chocolate

  • Hot chocolate has less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin E than sardine.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 352% more than hot chocolate.
  • Sardine has 68 times more vitamin E than hot chocolate. While sardine has 2.04mg of vitamin E, hot chocolate has only 0.03mg.
  • Hot chocolate has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of hot chocolate is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.5%
Contains more IronIron +595.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +730.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1851.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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
Sardine
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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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3843.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1724.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.4%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +599.4%
Contains more FatsFats +389.3%
Contains more OtherOther +354.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +471.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6028.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.431g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Hot chocolate
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 Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.49µg 352%
Selenium 52.7µg 2.7µg 91%
Phosphorus 490mg 105mg 55%
Cholesterol 142mg 8mg 45%
Protein 24.62g 3.52g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.084g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.133mg 32%
Iron 2.92mg 0.42mg 31%
Calcium 382mg 114mg 27%
Vitamin D 193IU 45IU 19%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 1.1µg 19%
Fats 11.45g 2.34g 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.03mg 13%
Choline 75mg 15.6mg 11%
Sodium 307mg 44mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.04mg 10%
Copper 0.186mg 0.103mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.677g 8%
Calories 208kcal 77kcal 7%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.328mg 6%
Potassium 397mg 197mg 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.013mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 23mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.74g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.182mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.039mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 51µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.431g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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 Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.