Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids and sardine different?
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 266% higher.
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than sardine. While fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains 10.136mg of vitamin B3, sardine contains only 5.245mg.
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids has less cholesterol.
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 less SodiumSodium | -19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2147.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +272% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +468.4% |
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 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +333.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.44 g
Fats:
0.96 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.14 g
Other:
1.46 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1092.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.9% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.211 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.107 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.277 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3515.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1758.5% |
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 | 2.55µg | 8.94µg | 266% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 490mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 142mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 70.6µg | 52.7µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.277g | 5.148g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.136mg | 5.245mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 4.8µg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 193IU | 18% |
| Fats | 0.96g | 11.45g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.92mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.186mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.319mg | 0.167mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.084mg | 0.227mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2.04mg | 11% |
| Protein | 19.44g | 24.62g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.148mg | 0.642mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.107g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Choline | 29.3mg | 75mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.211g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 208kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 307mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.817mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.858mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.514mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.711mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.727mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.959mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.196g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.014g | 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
51%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)