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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.
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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~51.5µg

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 0% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more OtherOther +644.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
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.
Sardine Tilefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Tilefish DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Tilefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Sardine
46%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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 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 richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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.