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Sardine vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Turbot

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc in Sardine is higher than in Turbot.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 267% more than Turbot.
  • Turbot has 17 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, while Turbot has 23mg.
  • Turbot contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, turbot, european, 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%
Turbot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1560.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more IronIron +534.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%

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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Turbot
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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 5.7% 2.4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +252%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.658mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
Turbot
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21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +202.9%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Turbot
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 Turbot Opinion
Calories 208kcal 122kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 20.58g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 3.78g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Turbot
Cholesterol 142mg 62mg Turbot
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 65mg Turbot
Calcium 382mg 23mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 305mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.46mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.047mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.28mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 165mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 192mg Turbot
Vitamin A 108IU 40IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 12µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.022mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.076mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.097mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.679mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.658mg Turbot
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.242mg Turbot
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.54µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 9µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g Turbot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.23mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.902mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.948mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.672mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.89mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.609mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.803mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.06mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.606mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Turbot
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
124%
Sardine
40%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turbot
Turbot 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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.