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Sardine vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sardine and fruit preserves

  • Sardine is higher than fruit preserves in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin D, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than fruit preserves.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Jams and preserves.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1810%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.6%
Contains more IronIron +495.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +2083.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2535%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%

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
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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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6554.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16257.1%
Contains more WaterWater +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1778.3%
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
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10081.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Fruit preserves
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 Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 2µg 92%
Phosphorus 490mg 19mg 67%
Protein 24.62g 0.37g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 20mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.036mg 33%
Iron 2.92mg 0.49mg 30%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Carbs 0g 68.86g 23%
Fats 11.45g 0.07g 18%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.02mg 12%
Choline 75mg 10.2mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.076mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 32mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.06mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.02mg 11%
Copper 0.186mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.038g 10%
Potassium 397mg 77mg 9%
Magnesium 39mg 4mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.01g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.016mg 5%
Calories 208kcal 278kcal 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.5g N/A
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.014mg 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 Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves 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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.