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Sardine vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Walnut oil?

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, and Copper than Walnut oil.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Oil, walnut types in this comparison.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +476.9%
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +476.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +773.4%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +773.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1129.6%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1129.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Walnut oil Opinion
Protein 24.62g 0g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 100g Walnut oil
Calories 208kcal 884kcal Walnut oil
Calcium 382mg 0mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 0mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 0mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 0mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 0mg Walnut oil
Zinc 1.31mg 0mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.4mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 15µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 1.528g 9.1g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 22.8g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 63.3g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Walnut oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
4%
Walnut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
0%
Walnut oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.572g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.