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Sardine vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Peanut butter?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin D, while Peanut butter is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Magnesium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

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.
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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
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 +∞%
~equal in Protein ~22.21g

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% 53% 26%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 208kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 24.62g 22.21g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 0g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 0g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 382mg 49mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 2.92mg 1.74mg Sardine
Sugar 0g 10.49g Sardine
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.186mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 1.31mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 490mg 335mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 52.7µg 4.1µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.192mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Sardine
Choline 75mg 63mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 10.325g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.231mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.525mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.616mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.546mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.681mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.265mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 1.268mg 0.782mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.557mg Sardine
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
124%
Sardine
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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