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Sardine vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and sweet roll

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1 and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 367% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains less cholesterol.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than sweet roll.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.7%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +122%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.8%
~equal in Sodium ~304mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.99mg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.1%
Contains more WaterWater +140.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154.1%
Contains more FatsFats +43.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.14µg 367%
Selenium 52.7µg 17µg 65%
Phosphorus 490mg 76mg 59%
Protein 24.62g 6.2g 37%
Calcium 382mg 72mg 31%
Cholesterol 142mg 66mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.324mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.384mg 18%
Carbs 0g 50.9g 17%
Iron 2.92mg 1.6mg 17%
Folate 10µg 72µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 7.473g 16%
Copper 0.186mg 0.088mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.3mg 8%
Calories 208kcal 372kcal 8%
Fats 11.45g 16.4g 8%
Potassium 397mg 111mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 3.079g 7%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.59mg 7%
Choline 75mg 41.3mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.406mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.107mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 62µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.265mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 4.797g 2%
Net carbs 0g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.73g N/A
Sodium 307mg 304mg 0%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.99mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.