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Sardine vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sardine and pretzel

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D, yet pretzel is higher in manganese, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than pretzel.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1314.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1097.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +839.8%

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.
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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +334%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1560%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.27mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.8µg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.2%
Contains more FatsFats +290.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1804.5%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +432.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 4.4µg 88%
Phosphorus 490mg 128mg 52%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Sodium 307mg 1240mg 41%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.015mg 39%
Folate 10µg 166µg 39%
Calcium 382mg 27mg 36%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Protein 24.62g 10.04g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.424mg 29%
Carbs 0g 80.39g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.291g 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Iron 2.92mg 4.58mg 21%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Fats 11.45g 2.93g 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.47mg 10%
Calories 208kcal 384kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.727g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.332mg 8%
Choline 75mg 29.5mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.074mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.322mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.391g 5%
Potassium 397mg 223mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Copper 0.186mg 0.156mg 3%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.04mg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.27mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Pretzel
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
119%
Sardine
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.