Sardine vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Sardine and Whitefish
- Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Whitefish has more Vitamin B6.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 333% higher.
- Whitefish contains 12 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Whitefish contains 33mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Whitefish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1057.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +521.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +831.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
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Protein
~24.47g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 7.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.209g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.