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Sardine vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sardine and Winter melon

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Winter melon has more Vitamin C.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +630%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +6516.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Copper +708.7%
Contains more Manganese +86.2%
Contains more Selenium +26250%
Contains less Sodium -63.8%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +630%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +6516.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.8%
Contains more Copper +708.7%
Contains more Manganese +86.2%
Contains more Selenium +26250%
Contains less Sodium -63.8%

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.
Sardine
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6055%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +1340%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.2%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +6055%
Contains more Fats +5625%
Contains more Other +1340%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10356.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5817.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10356.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5817.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Winter melon
Protein 24.62g 0.4g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.2g Sardine
Carbs 0g 3g Winter melon
Calories 208kcal 13kcal Sardine
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 382mg 19mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.4mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 10mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 19mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 6mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 1.31mg 0.61mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.023mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.058mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 0.2µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.11mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.4mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.133mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.035mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 5µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.002mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.009mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.003mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.016g Winter melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.037g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.087g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $7)
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

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.