Sardines vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sardines and tilefish
- Sardines have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc, while tilefish has more vitamin B6.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 268% higher.
- Tilefish contains 15 times less calcium than sardines. Sardines contain 382mg of calcium, while tilefish contains 26mg.
- The amount of sodium in tilefish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, tilefish, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1369.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +841.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
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 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +644.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +313.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.5µg | 268% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 26mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 236mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.31mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 64mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.246g | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.052mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 3.5mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 59mg | 11% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 4.69g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 1.332g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.868g | 3% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 147kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 512mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 51.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 24.49g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.249mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.733g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.143g | N/A |
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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?
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)