Sardine vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sardine and table salt
- Sardine is higher than table salt in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
- Table salt covers your daily sodium needs 1672% more than sardine.
- The amount of cholesterol in table salt is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Salt, table.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +3800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1491.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4862.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +784.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +520% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1210% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52600% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29705% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2210.2% |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 307mg | 38758mg | 1672% |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 0.1µg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 0mg | 70% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 0g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 24mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.33mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 0g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Choline | 75mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0g | 10% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 0kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $6.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 38451mg)
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 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)