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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1910.5%
Contains more IronIron +101.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +122%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +468.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1195.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1172.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~4.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 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 -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2396.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 8.94µg 344%
Phosphorus 183mg 490mg 44%
Calcium 19mg 382mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 5.148g 33%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.167mg 23%
Iron 1.45mg 2.92mg 18%
Fats 0.9g 11.45g 16%
Cholesterol 94mg 142mg 16%
Copper 0.053mg 0.186mg 15%
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 5.245mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Selenium 46.8µg 52.7µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.227mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 3.869g 9%
Sodium 113mg 307mg 8%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.31mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.241g 1.528g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.08mg 5%
Calories 109kcal 208kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.642mg 4%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.108mg 4%
Potassium 533mg 397mg 4%
Vitamin A 62µg 32µg 3%
Protein 23.72g 24.62g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 39mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
33%
Mahimahi
119%
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 richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 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)

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.