Sardine vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sardine and Sockeye salmon
- Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 186% higher.
- Sardine contains 35 times more Calcium than Sockeye salmon. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Sockeye salmon contains 11mg.
- Sockeye salmon contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
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Calcium
+3372.7%
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Iron
+461.5%
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Phosphorus
+60.7%
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Zinc
+138.2%
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Copper
+144.7%
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Manganese
+730.8%
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Selenium
+48.5%
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Sodium
-70%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Potassium - 436
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Calcium
+3372.7%
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Iron
+461.5%
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Phosphorus
+60.7%
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Zinc
+138.2%
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Copper
+144.7%
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Manganese
+730.8%
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Selenium
+48.5%
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Sodium
-70%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Potassium - 436
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.
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Vitamin E
+106.1%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
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Vitamin A
+78.7%
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Vitamin D
+247.9%
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Vitamin B1
+96.3%
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Vitamin B3
+93%
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Vitamin B5
+98.4%
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Vitamin B6
+395.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.246
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Vitamin E
+106.1%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
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Vitamin A
+78.7%
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Vitamin D
+247.9%
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Vitamin B1
+96.3%
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Vitamin B3
+93%
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Vitamin B5
+98.4%
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Vitamin B6
+395.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.246
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+105.6%
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Other
+596.8%
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Water
+13%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
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4.32 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
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0 g
Water:
67.33 g
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0.62 g
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Fats
+105.6%
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+596.8%
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Water
+13%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+287.9%
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
Saturated Fat:
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.148 g
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+287.9%
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 24.62g | 26.48g |
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Fats | 11.45g | 5.57g |
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Calories | 208kcal | 156kcal |
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Calcium | 382mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 2.92mg | 0.52mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 36mg |
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Phosphorus | 490mg | 305mg |
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Potassium | 397mg | 436mg |
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Sodium | 307mg | 92mg |
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Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.55mg |
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Copper | 0.186mg | 0.076mg |
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Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.013mg |
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Selenium | 52.7µg | 35.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 108IU | 193IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 58µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.99mg |
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Vitamin D | 193IU | 670IU |
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Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 16.7µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.157mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.246mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 10.123mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.274mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.827mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 4.47µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.335mg |
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Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.247mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.274mg |
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Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.185mg |
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Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.574mg |
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Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.858mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.086mg |
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Valine | 1.268mg | 1.461mg |
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Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.711mg |
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Cholesterol | 142mg | 61mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 0.969g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.56g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.299g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 1.864g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.327g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is cheaper?

Sardine is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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.