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Sardine vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Rice

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Rice is higher in Manganese.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Rice.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.3%
Contains more IronIron +143.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1039.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +602.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337%

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
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Rice
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +815.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3989.3%
Contains more OtherOther +928.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4296.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6673.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Rice Opinion
Calories 208kcal 130kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 2.69g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.28g Sardine
Net carbs 0g 27.77g Rice
Carbs 0g 28.17g Rice
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Rice
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 10mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 35mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.2mg Sardine
Sugar 0g 0.05g Sardine
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.186mg 0.069mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.49mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 43mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 52.7µg 7.5µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.013mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.476mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.39mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.093mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 58µg Rice
Choline 75mg 2.1mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.088g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.076g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.031mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.096mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.116mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.222mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.097mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.063mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.144mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.164mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.063mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Rice
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
124%
Sardine
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.