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Sardine vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Milkfish

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 236% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish has 7 times less Iron than Sardine. Sardine has 2.92mg of Iron, while Milkfish has 0.41mg.
  • Milkfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.7%
Contains more IronIron +612.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~374mg

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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~109IU

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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +78.5%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.63g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Milkfish Opinion
Calories 208kcal 190kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 11.45g 8.63g Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 67mg Milkfish
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 38mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 65mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 374mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.41mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.044mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 1.05mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 208mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 108IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 32µg 33µg Milkfish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.026mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 16.2µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.016mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.069mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 3.27µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 18µg Milkfish
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.079mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.001mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.26mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.729mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.268mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.725mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Milkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
124%
Sardine
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.