Sardines vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sardines and peanut butter?
- Sardines are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, and vitamin D, while peanut butter is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
- Peanut butter has a higher glycemic index (14) than sardines (0).
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +679.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +67.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1185.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +126.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1441.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +19% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +346.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +770% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
Selenium | 52.7µg | 4.1µg | 88% |
Manganese | 0.108mg | 1.665mg | 68% |
Fats | 11.45g | 51.36g | 61% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 25.941g | 55% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 12.535g | 49% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 13.112mg | 49% |
Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 9.1mg | 47% |
Saturated fat | 1.528g | 10.325g | 40% |
Calcium | 382mg | 49mg | 33% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 168mg | 31% |
Copper | 0.186mg | 0.422mg | 26% |
Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
Phosphorus | 490mg | 335mg | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.441mg | 21% |
Calories | 208kcal | 598kcal | 20% |
Fiber | 0g | 5g | 20% |
Folate | 10µg | 87µg | 19% |
Iron | 2.92mg | 1.74mg | 15% |
Sodium | 307mg | 17mg | 13% |
Zinc | 1.31mg | 2.51mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.137mg | 10% |
Carbs | 0g | 22.31g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
Protein | 24.62g | 22.21g | 5% |
Potassium | 397mg | 558mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
Choline | 75mg | 63mg | 2% |
Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 17.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 10.49g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.268mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater | +4746.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +348.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~22.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +570.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.5% |