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Sardine vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and pineapple

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B3, yet pineapple is richer in vitamin C and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than pineapple.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2838.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.2%
Contains more IronIron +906.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +991.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.3%

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.
Sardine
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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%
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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +949%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.079mg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4459.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1863.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.3%

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29661.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12770%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pineapple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.1µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 8mg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 47.8mg 53%
Protein 24.62g 0.54g 48%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 13mg 37%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.927mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.04g 34%
Iron 2.92mg 0.29mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.5mg 30%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.12g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.032mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.02mg 13%
Choline 75mg 5.5mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 1mg 13%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.12mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.013g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.213mg 9%
Potassium 397mg 109mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 50kcal 8%
Copper 0.186mg 0.11mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.009g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.112mg 4%
Carbs 0g 13.12g 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.7µg 2%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.85g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.079mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.01mg 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 Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $6.4)

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.