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Sardine vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Yellowtail

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 320% more than Yellowtail.
  • Sardine has 13 times more Calcium than Yellowtail. While Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, Yellowtail has only 29mg.
  • Yellowtail has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, yellowtail, 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 Calcium +1217.2%
Contains more Iron +363.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +220.7%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1217.2%
Contains more Iron +363.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +220.7%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.681
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.681

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +13%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +13%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 24.62g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 11.45g 6.72g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 187kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 29mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.63mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 38mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 201mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 307mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 1.31mg 0.67mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.058mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.019mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 104IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 31µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.051mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Folate 10µg 4µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.25µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.079mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.001mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.26mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.729mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.268mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.725mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 142mg 71mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 1.528g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Yellowtail
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
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.

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.