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Sardine vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and nori

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and calcium, yet nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more IronIron +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +744.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +814.8%

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%
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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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +621.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1360%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.159mg

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
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3989.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%

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
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15376%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4580%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Nori DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 58mg 62%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg 43%
Protein 24.62g 5.81g 38%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.988mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.11g 34%
Folate 10µg 146µg 34%
Calcium 382mg 70mg 31%
Vitamin A 32µg 260µg 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.47mg 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.28g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.446mg 17%
Iron 2.92mg 1.8mg 14%
Choline 75mg 10.4mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 48mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.025g 10%
Copper 0.186mg 0.264mg 9%
Magnesium 39mg 2mg 9%
Calories 208kcal 35kcal 9%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.061g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.098mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.521mg 2%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.05mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.11g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.159mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Potassium 397mg 356mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.273mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Nori
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
45%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.