Ling fish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ling fish and sardine?
- Ling fish is richer in vitamin B6 and magnesium, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 345% higher.
- Sardine has 2 times less vitamin B6 than ling fish. Ling fish has 0.351mg of vitamin B6, while sardine has 0.167mg.
- Ling fish is lower in sodium.
We used Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +768.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1275.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1296.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.7% |
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Protein
~24.62g
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Carbs
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 8.94µg | 345% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 382mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 490mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 142mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 2.92mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Fats | 0.82g | 11.45g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 5.245mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.167mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 52.7µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 173mg | 307mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 208kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.186mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.31mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 24.35g | 24.62g | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 32µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.067mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.979mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.236mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.254mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
26%
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?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)