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Olive vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between olive and sardine

  • Olive has more fiber, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in sardine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 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.
Olive
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 26% 0.71% 124% 84% 6% 1.3% 96% 2.6% 4.9%
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 IronIron +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +334.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4862.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5755.6%

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.
Olive
1
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 3% 6.7% 33% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.69% 0.9% 2.1% 0% 3.5% 0% 5.6%
Sardine
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14075.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4180%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +628.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
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11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 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 WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2831%
Contains more OtherOther +93.7%
~equal in Fats ~11.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
2
14% 77% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.415 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.911 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +465.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.528g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.9µg 52.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 3mg 490mg 70%
Protein 0.84g 24.62g 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 5.245mg 33%
Calcium 88mg 382mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g 5.148g 28%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Sodium 735mg 307mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.642mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.167mg 12%
Choline 10.3mg 75mg 12%
Potassium 8mg 397mg 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.31mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.888g 3.869g 10%
Magnesium 4mg 39mg 8%
Copper 0.251mg 0.186mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.08mg 6%
Calories 115kcal 208kcal 5%
Iron 3.3mg 2.92mg 5%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.108mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.65mg 2.04mg 3%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Carbs 6.26g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 32µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.6µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.415g 1.528g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Fats 10.68g 11.45g 1%
Net carbs 3.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.026mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.05mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.029mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.038mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Olive 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
4%
Olive
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Olive
Olive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Olive
Olive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive
Olive is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.