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Sardine vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sardine and poppy seed

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12 and selenium, while poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 4 times less selenium than sardine. Sardine contains 52.7µg of selenium, while poppy seed contains 13.5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +789.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more IronIron +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +774.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +503.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6110.2%

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.
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +752.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +967.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +720%

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +901.8%
Contains more FatsFats +263%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +47.5%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +455%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Poppy seed DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 6.707mg 287%
Copper 0.186mg 1.627mg 160%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 28.569g 156%
Calcium 382mg 1438mg 106%
Iron 2.92mg 9.76mg 86%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 39mg 347mg 73%
Selenium 52.7µg 13.5µg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.854mg 65%
Zinc 1.31mg 7.9mg 60%
Phosphorus 490mg 870mg 54%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Fats 11.45g 41.56g 46%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.896mg 27%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Folate 10µg 82µg 18%
Calories 208kcal 525kcal 16%
Saturated fat 1.528g 4.517g 14%
Protein 24.62g 17.99g 13%
Choline 75mg 8.8mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 26mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.1mg 10%
Potassium 397mg 719mg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.13g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.324mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.247mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 5.982g 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.77mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.