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Oats vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oats and sardine?

  • Oats are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, and magnesium, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index (59) than sardine (0).

We used Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +353.8%
Contains more IronIron +61.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4451.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.4%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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.
Oats
3
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
1
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +625.2%
Contains more OtherOther +151.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
1
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -20.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats Sardine
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Manganese 4.916mg 0.108mg 209%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.08mg 57%
Copper 0.626mg 0.186mg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Magnesium 177mg 39mg 33%
Calcium 54mg 382mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 5.245mg 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Zinc 3.97mg 1.31mg 24%
Iron 4.72mg 2.92mg 23%
Carbs 66.27g 0g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 5.148g 17%
Protein 16.89g 24.62g 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.642mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 307mg 13%
Folate 56µg 10µg 12%
Calories 389kcal 208kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.227mg 7%
Fats 6.9g 11.45g 7%
Phosphorus 523mg 490mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.167mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 3.869g 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 429mg 397mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.217g 1.528g 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Oats
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.311g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.