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Sardine vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and sun-dried tomato

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than sun-dried tomato.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1656.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +331.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.68mg

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +386.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~53.83g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Selenium 52.7µg 3µg 90%
Phosphorus 490mg 139mg 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 5.06g 39%
Potassium 397mg 1565mg 34%
Calcium 382mg 47mg 34%
Copper 0.186mg 0.473mg 32%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.06g 21%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.466mg 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.383mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 8.663g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.319mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.63mg 10%
Magnesium 39mg 81mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.193mg 9%
Carbs 0g 23.33g 8%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 64µg 4%
Fats 11.45g 14.08g 4%
Folate 10µg 23µg 3%
Iron 2.92mg 2.68mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.479mg 3%
Sodium 307mg 266mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.893g 2%
Calories 208kcal 213kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 17.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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