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Sardine vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and bran raw

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D, while bran raw has more manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of bran raw is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Oat bran, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +558.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +502.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.6%
Contains more IronIron +85.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5113%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.165mg

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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more FatsFats +62.9%
Contains more WaterWater +810.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Bran raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 5.63mg 240%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 1.17mg 91%
Fiber 0g 15.4g 62%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Magnesium 39mg 235mg 47%
Phosphorus 490mg 734mg 35%
Calcium 382mg 58mg 32%
Iron 2.92mg 5.41mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.934mg 27%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Copper 0.186mg 0.403mg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Carbs 0g 66.22g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.494mg 17%
Zinc 1.31mg 3.11mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.766g 16%
Protein 24.62g 17.3g 15%
Selenium 52.7µg 45.2µg 14%
Sodium 307mg 4mg 13%
Folate 10µg 52µg 11%
Choline 75mg 32.2mg 8%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.01mg 7%
Fats 11.45g 7.03g 7%
Potassium 397mg 566mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 2.376g 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Calories 208kcal 246kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.2µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.22mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.328g 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.45g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.165mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.41mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.