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Sardine vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sardine and pecan

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than pecan.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1286.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +545.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4066.7%
~equal in Potassium ~410mg

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%
Pecan
6
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%

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
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1593.5%
Contains more OtherOther +191.9%
Contains more FatsFats +528.6%
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
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +954.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Pecan
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 Pecan DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 4.5mg 191%
Copper 0.186mg 1.2mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 21.614g 110%
Fats 11.45g 71.97g 93%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 40.801g 92%
Selenium 52.7µg 3.8µg 89%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.66mg 48%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Protein 24.62g 9.17g 31%
Calcium 382mg 70mg 31%
Phosphorus 490mg 277mg 30%
Zinc 1.31mg 4.53mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.167mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Calories 208kcal 691kcal 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Saturated fat 1.528g 6.18g 21%
Magnesium 39mg 121mg 20%
Sodium 307mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.13mg 7%
Choline 75mg 40.5mg 6%
Carbs 0g 13.86g 5%
Iron 2.92mg 2.53mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.863mg 4%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.21mg 3%
Folate 10µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.26g N/A
Potassium 397mg 410mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Pecan
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
119%
Sardine
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.