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Sardine vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Pompano?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, however, Pompano is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 323% more.
  • Pompano contains 9 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Pompano contains 43mg.
  • Pompano has less Sodium.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +335.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.7%
Contains more Zinc +89.9%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Manganese +332%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
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 13% 26% 23% 147% 57% 10% 19% 27% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +335.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.7%
Contains more Zinc +89.9%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Manganese +332%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +645%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +70%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 171% 35% 72% 53% 54% 13% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +645%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 12.14
Equal in Water - 62.97
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 12.14
Equal in Water - 62.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.1%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pompano Opinion
Protein 24.62g 23.69g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 12.14g Pompano
Calories 208kcal 211kcal Pompano
Calcium 382mg 43mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.67mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 341mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 636mg Pompano
Sodium 307mg 76mg Pompano
Zinc 1.31mg 0.69mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.078mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.025mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 120IU Pompano
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 36µg Pompano
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.68mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.15mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.8mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.87mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.23mg Pompano
Folate 10µg 17µg Pompano
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.2µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.265mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 1.038mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.092mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.925mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.175mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.701mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.925mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.22mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.697mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 64mg Pompano
Saturated Fat 1.528g 4.499g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.504g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.224g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.259g Pompano
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 3.315g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.458g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Pompano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
58%
Pompano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.971g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.