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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.

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 Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +349.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +842.3%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +322.6%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +1185.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.101
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +349.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +842.3%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +322.6%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +1185.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.101

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +818.7%
Contains more Fats +39.6%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.5%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +818.7%
Contains more Fats +39.6%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.429
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.429

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 salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 24.62g 2.68g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 8.2g Sardine
Carbs 0g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 208kcal 143kcal Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 382mg 19mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.65mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 15mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 52mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 254mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 529mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.118mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.101mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 4.1µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 32µg
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.077mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.06mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.89mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.534mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.141mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 7µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.042mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.116mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.141mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.202mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.171mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.066mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.135mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.172mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.062mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 68mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.48g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.737g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $7)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.