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Milkfish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milkfish and Sardine

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 236% more than Milkfish.
  • Sardine has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Milkfish. Milkfish has 0.488mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine has 0.167mg.
  • Milkfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, milkfish, 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% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
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 -70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.7%
Contains more IronIron +612.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg
~equal in Potassium ~397mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +173.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~108IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 FatsFats +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +78.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.61g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Sardine
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkfish Sardine Opinion
Calories 190kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 26.32g 24.62g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 11.45g Sardine
Cholesterol 67mg 142mg Milkfish
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 38mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 65mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 374mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.41mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.044mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 1.05mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 208mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 92mg 307mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 109IU 108IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 33µg 32µg Milkfish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.026mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 16.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 5.245mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.642mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.167mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 18µg 10µg Milkfish
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.276mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 1.079mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.134mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 2.001mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 2.26mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.729mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.961mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.268mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.725mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish 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
59%
Milkfish
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.