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Sardine vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Mandarin orange?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +932.4%
Contains more Iron +1846.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +2350%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains more Zinc +1771.4%
Contains more Copper +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +176.9%
Contains more Selenium +52600%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
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 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +932.4%
Contains more Iron +1846.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +2350%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains more Zinc +1771.4%
Contains more Copper +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +176.9%
Contains more Selenium +52600%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2939.5%
Contains more Fats +3593.5%
Contains more Other +1067.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.9%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2939.5%
Contains more Fats +3593.5%
Contains more Other +1067.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6348.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7820%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6348.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7820%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 24.62g 0.81g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.31g Sardine
Carbs 0g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 208kcal 53kcal Sardine
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0g 10.58g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 382mg 37mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.15mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 20mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 166mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 1.31mg 0.07mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.042mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.039mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 0.1µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.2mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.058mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.036mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.376mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.216mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.078mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.002mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.016mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.017mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.028mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.032mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.002mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.018mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.021mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.011mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.06g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.065g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $6.6)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.