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Sardine vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sardine and Yolk

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Yolk is higher in Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 314% more than Sardine.
  • Sardine has 219 times more Vitamin B3 than Yolk. While Sardine has 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, Yolk has only 0.024mg.
  • Sardine has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
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Yolk
Contains more Calcium +196.1%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +264.2%
Contains more Copper +141.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
Equal in Selenium - 56
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +196.1%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +264.2%
Contains more Copper +141.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +75.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
Equal in Selenium - 56

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21754.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1235.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +1360%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21754.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1235.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +1360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +154.1%
Contains more Fats +131.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +154.1%
Contains more Fats +131.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.4%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 24.62g 15.86g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 208kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0g 0.56g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 129mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.73mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 5mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 390mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 109mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 1.31mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.186mg 0.077mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.055mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 108IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 193IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 4.8µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.024mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 10µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.95µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.7µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.177mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.687mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.866mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.399mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.217mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.378mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.681mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.949mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.416mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 1085mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 9.551g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.114g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.011g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 4.204g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.023g)
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)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.