Sardine vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sardine and Shad
- Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 367% more than Shad.
- Sardine has 6 times more Calcium than Shad. While Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, Shad has only 60mg.
- Shad has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +536.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 17.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.