Ice cream vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ice cream and sardine
- Ice cream has less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin D, calcium, and copper than sardine.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 356% more than ice cream.
- Ice cream has 4 times more saturated fat than sardine. While ice cream has 6.79g of saturated fat, sardine has only 1.528g.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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 | -73.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +198.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3144.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +708.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2827.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4421.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +188.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +603.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380% |
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Fats
~11.45g
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1038.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 8.94µg | 356% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 52.7µg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 490mg | 55% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 24.62g | 42% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 2.92mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 142mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 5.245mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 5.148g | 31% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 382mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 1.528g | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 193IU | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 4.8µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.186mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2.04mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 307mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 32µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.167mg | 9% |
| Choline | 26mg | 75mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 0g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.31mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 3.869g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.642mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11g | 11.45g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 208kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
18%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)