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Sardine vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and tofu

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin B3, yet tofu is richer in manganese, calcium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than tofu.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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%
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +993.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.66mg

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
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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%
Tofu
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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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1276.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%

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
Tofu
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17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +208.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%

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
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.921g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Tofu DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 17.4µg 64%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.181mg 47%
Phosphorus 490mg 190mg 43%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.381mg 30%
Calcium 382mg 683mg 30%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Copper 0.186mg 0.378mg 21%
Protein 24.62g 17.27g 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 14mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.102mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.133mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.092mg 6%
Potassium 397mg 237mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 58mg 5%
Folate 10µg 29µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 1.925g 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Fats 11.45g 8.72g 4%
Calories 208kcal 144kcal 3%
Iron 2.92mg 2.66mg 3%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.57mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 4.921g 2%
Carbs 0g 2.78g 1%
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.261g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.48g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.392mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.883mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.835mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.87mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.431mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
119%
Sardine
9%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.