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Sardine vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Nutmeg

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Nutmeg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Calcium +107.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +3193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.1%
Contains more Copper +452.2%
Contains more Manganese +2585.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +107.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +3193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.1%
Contains more Copper +452.2%
Contains more Manganese +2585.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +660%
Equal in Vitamin A - 102
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +660%
Equal in Vitamin A - 102
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +321.6%
Contains more Water +856.8%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Fats +217.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +321.6%
Contains more Water +856.8%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Fats +217.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1370.9%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1370.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 24.62g 5.84g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 0g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 208kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0g 2.99g Sardine
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 382mg 184mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 39mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 490mg 213mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 350mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 1.31mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.186mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.108mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 52.7µg 1.6µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 102IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 5µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.057mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.299mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.16mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 1.528g 25.94g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 3.22g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.35g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.412g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.