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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 for 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.
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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1132.3%
Contains more IronIron +107.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3476%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.4%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-2373.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
~equal in Protein ~24.81g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.431g

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 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 Mullet fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.25µg 362%
Phosphorus 490mg 244mg 35%
Calcium 382mg 31mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.917g 28%
Cholesterol 142mg 63mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.49mg 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Iron 2.92mg 1.41mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.1mg 10%
Fats 11.45g 4.86g 10%
Sodium 307mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 6.3mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 1.382g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.88mg 5%
Copper 0.186mg 0.141mg 5%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.88mg 4%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.022mg 4%
Calories 208kcal 150kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 397mg 458mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 42µg 1%
Magnesium 39mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Protein 24.62g 24.81g 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.431g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 1.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.143mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 2.016mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 2.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.968mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.278mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.73mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.18g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.148g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.092g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Mullet fish
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
119%
Sardine
30%
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 Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
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 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.