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Sardine vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Mullet fish

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 362% higher.
  • Sardine contains 12 times more Calcium than Mullet fish. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Mullet fish contains 31mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +1132.3%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1132.3%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
5
:
6
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3476%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.4%
Equal in Folate - 10
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3476%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.4%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Fats +135.6%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +135.6%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.431
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.431

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Mullet fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mullet fish Opinion
Protein 24.62g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 11.45g 4.86g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 150kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 31mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.41mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 33mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 244mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 307mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 1.31mg 0.88mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.141mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.022mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.1mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.25µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.079mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.001mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.26mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.729mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.268mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.725mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 142mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.431g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.148g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.18g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 1.382g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.917g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Mullet fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.