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Sardine vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sardine and wasabi different?

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B3, calcium, and iron, while wasabi is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than wasabi.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index (41) than sardine (0).

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Wasabi, root, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.4%
Contains more IronIron +183.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +262%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%

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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1717.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Wasabi
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 Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 80mg 59%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 4.8g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.743mg 28%
Calcium 382mg 128mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Iron 2.92mg 1.03mg 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.63g 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 17mg 13%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.391mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.203mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.114mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.274mg 8%
Carbs 0g 23.54g 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Magnesium 39mg 69mg 7%
Potassium 397mg 568mg 5%
Calories 208kcal 109kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.131mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 2µg 3%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.62mg 3%
Copper 0.186mg 0.155mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 15.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 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 Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.