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Sardine vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sardine and Tilefish

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Tilefish has more Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 268% higher.
  • Tilefish contains 15 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 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 Calcium +1369.2%
Contains more Iron +841.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.6%
Contains more Zinc +147.2%
Contains more Copper +257.7%
Contains more Manganese +620%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Selenium - 51.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Calcium +1369.2%
Contains more Iron +841.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.6%
Contains more Zinc +147.2%
Contains more Copper +257.7%
Contains more Manganese +620%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Selenium - 51.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +144.1%
Contains more Other +644.8%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.49
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +144.1%
Contains more Other +644.8%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.2%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Sardine Tilefish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Tilefish Opinion
Protein 24.62g 24.49g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 4.69g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 147kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 26mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.31mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 33mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 236mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 512mg Tilefish
Sodium 307mg 59mg Tilefish
Zinc 1.31mg 0.53mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.052mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.015mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 51.5µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 69IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 21µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.19mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.5mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Folate 10µg 17µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.5µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.274mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 1.074mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.128mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.99mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.249mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.725mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.956mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.262mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.721mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 64mg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.868g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.172g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 1.332g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.246g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine Tilefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.