Sardine vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sardine and Smoked salmon
- Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin D.
- Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 237% more than Smoked salmon.
- Sardine contains 35 times more Calcium than Smoked salmon. While Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, Smoked salmon contains only 11mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Smoked salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3372.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +535.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +91.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 18.28g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 4.32g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU | 685IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 175mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.23mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 672mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 17.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 32.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 4.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 3.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 75mg | 89mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 0.929g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 2.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.995g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.205mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.801mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.842mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.486mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.679mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.714mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.942mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.183g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.267g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.073g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
124%
95%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.599g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)