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Sardines vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardines and skipjack tuna different?

  • Sardines are richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and copper, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Sardines cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 281% more than skipjack tuna.
  • Sardines contain 10 times more calcium than skipjack tuna. Sardines contain 382mg of calcium, while skipjack tuna contains 37mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +468.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +487.4%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +787.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1492.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1177.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardines Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.19µg 281%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 18.756mg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.981mg 63%
Calcium 382mg 37mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.403g 32%
Phosphorus 490mg 285mg 29%
Cholesterol 142mg 60mg 27%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Iron 2.92mg 1.6mg 17%
Fats 11.45g 1.29g 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg 11%
Sodium 307mg 47mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.243g 9%
Copper 0.186mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.122mg 8%
Protein 24.62g 28.21g 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.42g 5%
Calories 208kcal 132kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.038mg 4%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.019mg 4%
Potassium 397mg 522mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.485mg 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.05mg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardines Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
119%
Sardines
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardines
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardines
Sardines is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines
Sardines is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sardines - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.