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Sardine vs. Marmalade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and marmalade

  • Marmalade contains less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin E than sardine.
  • 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 marmalade is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Marmalade, orange.

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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 1.4% 11% 3.3% 5.6% 30% 1.1% 1.7% 7.3% 2.6% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +905.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +973%
Contains more IronIron +1846.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8683.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%

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
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 16% 1% 1.2% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 0.98% 0.9% 4.4% 0% 0% 6.8% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9986.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4180%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8106.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +79.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2060%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Marmalade
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 Marmalade DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.6µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 4mg 69%
Protein 24.62g 0.3g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Iron 2.92mg 0.15mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0g 34%
Calcium 382mg 38mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.052mg 32%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Carbs 0g 66.3g 22%
Fats 11.45g 0g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.025mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.015mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.06mg 13%
Choline 75mg 3mg 13%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 56mg 11%
Copper 0.186mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.019mg 11%
Potassium 397mg 37mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0g 10%
Magnesium 39mg 2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg 5%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Calories 208kcal 246kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 65.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 60g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.015mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.006mg 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 Marmalade
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
3%
Marmalade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
7%
Marmalade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marmalade
Marmalade contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marmalade
Marmalade is cheaper (difference - $4.8)

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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/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.