Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids and sardines
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids has more vitamin B3 and selenium, while sardines have more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 281% higher.
- Sardines contain 2 times less vitamin B3 than fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids. Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids contains 12.4mg of vitamin B3, while sardines contain 5.245mg.
- The amount of sodium in fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2838.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +620% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.13 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.83 g
Other:
2.83 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.885 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.528g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 8.94µg | 281% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.4mg | 5.245mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 76µg | 52.7µg | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 142mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 311mg | 490mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.39mg | 2.92mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.885g | 5.148g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.071mg | 0.186mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 307mg | 11% |
| Protein | 29.13g | 24.62g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.227mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Fats | 8.21g | 11.45g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.949g | 3.869g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 208kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.534g | 1.528g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.277mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.342mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.368mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.675mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.137mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.501mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.858mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.027g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.101g | 0.509g | N/A |
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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
46%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardines is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids is cheaper (difference - $7)