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Sardine vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Wheat

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin D, yet Wheat is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1023.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2688.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
~equal in Potassium ~431mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~508mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80%
Contains more FatsFats +363.6%
Contains more WaterWater +444.9%
Contains more OtherOther +142.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1024.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +426.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Wheat
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Wheat Opinion
Calories 208kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 24.62g 13.68g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 2.47g Sardine
Net carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 382mg 34mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 431mg Wheat
Iron 2.92mg 3.52mg Wheat
Copper 0.186mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 1.31mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 490mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 307mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 52.7µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.121mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 43µg Wheat
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.344g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.978g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.176mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.366mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.533mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.934mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.303mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.221mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.681mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.594mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.322mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.