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Sardine vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Veggie burger

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Calcium, yet Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 289% more than Veggie burger.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Veggie burger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 +180.9%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Selenium +133.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +780.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.26
Equal in Copper - 0.2
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Selenium +133.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +780.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.26
Equal in Copper - 0.2

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 +575%
Contains more Vitamin E +787%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +575%
Contains more Vitamin E +787%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.21
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.44
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.44

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 24.62g 15.7g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 6.3g Sardine
Carbs 0g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 208kcal 177kcal Sardine
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0g 1.07g Sardine
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 382mg 136mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.41mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 490mg 206mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 333mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 569mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 1.26mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.108mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 52.7µg 22.6µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 16IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.23mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.753mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.289mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 10µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.01µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.162mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.605mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.78mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.399mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.004mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.291mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.885mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.89mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.465mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 5mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 1.778g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.023g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Veggie burger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.