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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +855% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +535.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1415.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +565.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1101.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +775.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 3.5µg | 227% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 201mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 40mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.24mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0.346mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.588g | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.004mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.046mg | 16% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 1.72g | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 307mg | 57mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.322g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.44mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 49µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.365g | 5% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 128kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 522mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 26.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 35µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.415mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.022g | N/A |
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
119%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper 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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)