Sardines vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sardines and powdered milk
- Sardines have more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B3; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Sardines cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 237% more than powdered milk.
- Powdered milk has 10 times less vitamin D than sardines. Sardines have 193IU of vitamin D, while powdered milk has 20IU.
- Sardines contain less saturated fat.
- Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of sardines is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +521.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
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 | +251.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +711.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +706.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +270% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 3.25µg | 237% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 1.205mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 16.742g | 69% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 16.3µg | 66% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 912mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 776mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 2.271mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.47mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.665g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0.646mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 1330mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 258µg | 25% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 26.71g | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 20IU | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 3.34mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 496kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 0g | 38.42g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.58mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.302mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 7.924g | 10% |
| Choline | 75mg | 117.4mg | 8% |
| Folate | 10µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 26.32g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 371mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2313.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
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Protein
~26.32g
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
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +674.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.8% |
