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Mahimahi vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mahimahi and Sardine

  • Mahimahi has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 344% more.
  • Mahimahi has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Sardine. Mahimahi has 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine has 0.167mg.
  • Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat 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 more Potassium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.8%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.8%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1195.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1195.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Fats +1172.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Equal in Other - 4.32
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 Water +19.5%
Contains more Fats +1172.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Equal in Other - 4.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2396.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2339.8%
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2396.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2339.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Sardine Opinion
Protein 23.72g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.9g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 109kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 19mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.45mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 38mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 183mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 533mg 397mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 307mg Mahimahi
Zinc 0.59mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.053mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.019mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 46.8µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 208IU 108IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 32µg Mahimahi
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 5.245mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.642mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.167mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.04mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.928mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.178mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.702mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.222mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.698mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 94mg 142mg Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 0.241g 1.528g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Mahimahi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
36%
Mahimahi
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.