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Mullet fish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mullet fish and Sardine

  • Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 362% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Sardine. Mullet fish contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine contains 0.167mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Calcium +1132.3%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Calcium +1132.3%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
6
:
5
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3476%
Equal in Folate - 10
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Sardine
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 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3476%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Fats +135.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Equal in Other - 4.32
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Sardine
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 +18.3%
Contains more Fats +135.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Equal in Other - 4.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish 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 Mullet fish Sardine Opinion
Protein 24.81g 24.62g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 150kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 31mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.41mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 33mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 244mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 458mg 397mg Mullet fish
Sodium 71mg 307mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.141mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.022mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 46.8µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 141IU 108IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 32µg Mullet fish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 5.245mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.642mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.167mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.276mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 1.079mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.134mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 2.001mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 2.26mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.729mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.961mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 1.268mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.725mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 142mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g 1.528g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.