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Instant coffee vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between instant coffee and sardine

  • Instant coffee has less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin E than sardine.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than instant coffee.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 3.7% 0.27% 1.3% 0.52% 2% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1223.3%
Contains more IronIron +7200%
Contains more CopperCopper +1590.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +13000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +620%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.23% 4.4% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Sardine
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +66.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24520%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +819.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.002 g
14% 37% 49%
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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Instant coffee Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.1µg 52.7µg 96%
Phosphorus 3mg 490mg 70%
Protein 0.1g 24.62g 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Calcium 4mg 382mg 38%
Iron 0.04mg 2.92mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.236mg 5.245mg 31%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Copper 0.011mg 0.186mg 19%
Fats 0g 11.45g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.227mg 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 4mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.167mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.642mg 13%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.31mg 12%
Potassium 30mg 397mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.869g 10%
Calories 2kcal 208kcal 10%
Magnesium 4mg 39mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg 7%
Caffeine 26mg 0mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.002g 1.528g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.108mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Carbs 0.34g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Instant coffee Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Instant coffee
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Instant coffee
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.