Sardines vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sardines and mixed nuts
- Sardines are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D, yet mixed nuts are higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin E, and fiber.
- Sardines cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than mixed nuts.
- The glycemic index of sardines 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
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% |
