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Sardine vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sardine and tomato juice

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

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added.

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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 7.9% 3% 19% 15% 14% 3% 8.1% 1.3% 8.9% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.9%
Contains more IronIron +648.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1090.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10440%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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%
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 234% 7.7% 6.4% 0% 25% 18% 13% 0% 16% 0% 5.8% 15% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13%
Contains more CholineCholine +1002.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2796.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3848.3%
Contains more OtherOther +296.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +58.1%

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
37% 10% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18966.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Tomato juice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Tomato juice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.5µg 95%
Vitamin C 0mg 70.1mg 78%
Phosphorus 490mg 19mg 67%
Protein 24.62g 0.85g 48%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 10mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.027g 34%
Iron 2.92mg 0.39mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.673mg 29%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.29g 17%
Copper 0.186mg 0.042mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 10mg 13%
Choline 75mg 6.8mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.11mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.32mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.078mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.005g 10%
Calories 208kcal 17kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.07mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 11mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.019g 7%
Potassium 397mg 217mg 5%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.068mg 2%
Fructose 1.33g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 23µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.53g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.58g N/A
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.026mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Tomato juice
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
26%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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

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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.