Sardine vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardine and yam different?
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B3; however, yam is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
- Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than yam (51).
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Yam, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2147.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +440.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +445.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +790.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7428.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +482.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +609.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +850.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1509.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6635.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +426.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64383.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6673.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 0.7µg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 55mg | 62% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 1.53g | 46% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 17mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.076g | 34% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.54mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 0.552mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 0.17g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.032mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.397mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 816mg | 12% |
| Choline | 75mg | 16.5mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.35mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.293mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.006g | 10% |
| Carbs | 0g | 27.88g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.314mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.037g | 7% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 118kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.178mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.491g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins