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Sardine vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Salsa?

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Iron than Salsa.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.

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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.
Sardine
10
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0
Salsa
Contains more Calcium +3083.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +670.6%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +13075%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3083.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +670.6%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +13075%

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.
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3
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Protein +1541.3%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.5%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1541.3%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24081.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4711.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24081.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4711.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 24.62g 1.5g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.2g Sardine
Carbs 0g 7g Salsa
Calories 208kcal 36kcal Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 382mg 12mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.24mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 16mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 30mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 270mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 430mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.17mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.096mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 0.4µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 28µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.149mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.016g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.107g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa 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

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.