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Sardine vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and puff pastry different?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B5; however, puff pastry is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than puff pastry (56).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +716.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.3%

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 0% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +526.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.7%
Contains more WaterWater +705.5%
Contains more OtherOther +332%
Contains more FatsFats +236.2%
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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Puff pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 22.228g 114%
Phosphorus 490mg 60mg 61%
Selenium 52.7µg 24.5µg 51%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Fats 11.45g 38.5g 42%
Calcium 382mg 10mg 37%
Protein 24.62g 7.4g 34%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.323mg 20%
Saturated fat 1.528g 5.502g 18%
Calories 208kcal 558kcal 18%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.495mg 17%
Carbs 0g 45.7g 15%
Choline 75mg 6.2mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 8.828g 12%
Folate 10µg 55µg 11%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 16.3µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.019mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.55mg 10%
Potassium 397mg 62mg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.8mg 9%
Copper 0.186mg 0.115mg 8%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.54mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 39mg 16mg 5%
Iron 2.92mg 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.258mg 2%
Sodium 307mg 253mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.158mg 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 Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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 Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.