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Sardine vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Snapper

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Snapper is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 227% more than Snapper.
  • Snapper has 57 times less Vitamin B2 than Sardine. Sardine has 0.227mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper has 0.004mg.
  • Snapper contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
2
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Calcium +855%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +535.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Selenium - 49
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Calcium +855%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +535.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Selenium - 49

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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
4
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1415.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Sardine
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%
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1415.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
2
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Fats +565.7%
Contains more Other +165%
Contains more Water +18%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +565.7%
Contains more Other +165%
Contains more Water +18%
Equal in Protein - 26.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Snapper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sardine Snapper Opinion
Protein 24.62g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 11.45g 1.72g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 128kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 40mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.24mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 37mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 201mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 307mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 1.31mg 0.44mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.046mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.017mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 49µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 115IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 35µg Snapper
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.053mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.004mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.346mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 10µg 6µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 3.5µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.079mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 2.001mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.26mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.729mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.268mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.725mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 142mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.273g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.048g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.322g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.588g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Snapper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.