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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.5% |
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Protein
~26.32g
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Carbs
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 3.27µg | 236% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 16.2µg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 208mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
| Calcium | 382mg | 65mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.41mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.488mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 67mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 8.256mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.044mg | 16% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.069mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 307mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.865mg | 4% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 8.63g | 4% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 26.32g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 190kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 374mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 33µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.417mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.779mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
119%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.