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Sardine vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sardine and mixed nuts

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D, yet mixed nuts are higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin E, and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than mixed nuts.
  • 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 Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.5%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +487.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +387.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1788.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~456mg

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% 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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2765.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +371.2%
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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +636.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 2.04mg 84%
Copper 0.186mg 0.907mg 80%
Fats 11.45g 53.95g 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 14.612g 63%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 28.488g 62%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Magnesium 39mg 229mg 45%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 7.82mg 39%
Selenium 52.7µg 33.9µg 34%
Saturated fat 1.528g 8.711g 33%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Calcium 382mg 117mg 27%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Calories 208kcal 607kcal 20%
Zinc 1.31mg 3.36mg 19%
Folate 10µg 83µg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 7.709mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.352mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 5mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.14mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.189mg 9%
Protein 24.62g 20.04g 9%
Potassium 397mg 632mg 7%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Phosphorus 490mg 456mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Choline 75mg 52mg 4%
Iron 2.92mg 2.61mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.196mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.