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Sardine vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Pasta

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Potassium, however, Pasta has more Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 367% more.
  • Sardine has 64 times more Calcium than Pasta. Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, while Pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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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Pasta
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +1554.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +1554.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Folate +540%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Folate +540%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Protein +378.1%
Contains more Fats +990.5%
Contains more Other +1293.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +378.1%
Contains more Fats +990.5%
Contains more Other +1293.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3020.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3020.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 24.62g 5.15g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.05g Sardine
Carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 208kcal 131kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 6mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.14mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 18mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 63mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 24mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 1.31mg 0.56mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.093mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 20IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 6µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.15mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.992mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.183mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.034mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.14µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.065mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.134mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.197mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.348mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.097mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.079mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.247mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.217mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.103mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 33mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.124g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.429g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.