Sardine vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sardine and potato salad
- Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, potato salad has more vitamin C.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
- Potato salad is lower in cholesterol.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than sardine.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1910.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +349.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +842.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1185.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +489.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +818.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.8% |
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Saturated fat
~1.429g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 4.1µg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 52mg | 63% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 2.68g | 44% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 19mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.65mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0.89mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 68mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 529mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 3.737g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.31mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 8.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.17g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 2.48g | 3% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 143kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.534mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 32µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $7)