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Orange roughy vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange roughy and Sardine

  • Orange roughy has more Selenium, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 353% more than Orange roughy.
  • Sardine has 2 times less Selenium than Orange roughy. Orange roughy has 88.3µg of Selenium, while Sardine has 52.7µg.
  • Orange roughy contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, roughy, orange, 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
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 -77.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3372.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more IronIron +158.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +148%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.9%

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% 4.8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 0%
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1802.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 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 +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1172.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 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 -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +781.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2697.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Sardine Opinion
Calories 105kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 22.64g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.9g 11.45g Sardine
Cholesterol 80mg 142mg Orange roughy
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 18mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 11mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 181mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 1.13mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.075mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.32mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 102mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 69mg 307mg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 80IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 24µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 1.87mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.037mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 88.3µg 52.7µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 5µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.034g 1.528g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.03mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.058mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.797mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.092mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.728mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.083mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.474mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Orange roughy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy 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
14%
Orange roughy
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
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?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.