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Sardine vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Scallion different?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +430.6%
Contains more Iron +97.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +1224.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +235.9%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Selenium +8683.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +430.6%
Contains more Iron +97.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +1224.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +235.9%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Selenium +8683.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +899%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +7861.5%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +899%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +7861.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1245.4%
Contains more Fats +5926.3%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.7%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +1245.4%
Contains more Fats +5926.3%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14229.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6856.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14229.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6856.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 24.62g 1.83g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.19g Sardine
Carbs 0g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 208kcal 32kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 2.33g Sardine
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 382mg 72mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.48mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 20mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 37mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 276mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 1.31mg 0.39mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.083mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 52.7µg 0.6µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.55mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.055mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.525mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.075mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.061mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.02mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.072mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.077mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.109mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.091mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.02mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.059mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.081mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.032mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.032g Scallion
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.027g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.074g Sardine

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Sardine Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.