Sardine vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sardine and sturgeon
- Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and copper; however, sturgeon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 268% more than sturgeon.
- Sardine has 22 times more calcium than sturgeon. While sardine has 382mg of calcium, sturgeon has only 17mg.
- Sturgeon has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, sturgeon, 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 | +2147.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +224.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
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 | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +721.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +481.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.5µg | 268% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 16.2µg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 12.9µg | 41% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 515IU | 40% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 17mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 271mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 10.1mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.885g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 263µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.9mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 77mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.053mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 69mg | 10% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 5.18g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.63mg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 20.7g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.54mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 135kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 2.486g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.173g | 2% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 364mg | 1% |
| Choline | 75mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.