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Sardine vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and potato chips different?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1491.7%
Contains more IronIron +79.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.4%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3037.4%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more FatsFats +202.2%
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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Potato chips
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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 8.1µg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 12.17g 47%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 9.11mg 47%
Phosphorus 490mg 165mg 46%
Saturated fat 1.528g 10.96g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.66mg 38%
Calcium 382mg 24mg 36%
Fats 11.45g 34.6g 36%
Protein 24.62g 7g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 397mg 1275mg 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Histidine 0.725mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 22.1µg 16%
Calories 208kcal 536kcal 16%
Iron 2.92mg 1.63mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 9.84g 15%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.44mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 8mg 13%
Copper 0.186mg 0.306mg 13%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.827mg 9%
Choline 75mg 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.167mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 67mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.402mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.09mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.197mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.392mg 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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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