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Sardine vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Taro?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Taro is higher in Fiber.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
3
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +430.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.3%
Contains more Zinc +469.6%
Contains more Selenium +7428.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +254.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +430.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +483.3%
Contains more Zinc +469.6%
Contains more Selenium +7428.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +254.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +1541.3%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1541.3%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24081.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6102.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24081.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6102.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 24.62g 1.5g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.2g Sardine
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 208kcal 112kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 0.4g Sardine
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 382mg 43mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.55mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 33mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 84mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 307mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.31mg 0.23mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.172mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 76IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.025mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.6mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.303mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 10µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.023mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.069mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.054mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.111mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.067mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.02mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.082mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.082mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.034mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.016g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.083g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.