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Pineapple cake vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pineapple cake and sardine?

  • Pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and copper.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12743% more.
  • Sardine contains 3 times less manganese than pineapple cake. Pineapple cake contains 0.35mg of manganese, while sardine contains 0.108mg.
  • Pineapple cake has less cholesterol.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this article.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 ManganeseManganese +224.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +497.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460.6%
~equal in Sodium ~307mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191150%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11075%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +603.4%
Contains more WaterWater +84.6%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
~equal in Fats ~11.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 +34.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.08mg 12743%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 8.94µg 369%
Selenium 9.4µg 52.7µg 79%
Phosphorus 82mg 490mg 58%
Protein 3.5g 24.62g 42%
Cholesterol 22mg 142mg 40%
Calcium 120mg 382mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 5.245mg 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Iron 1.48mg 2.92mg 18%
Carbs 50.5g 0g 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 5.148g 12%
Manganese 0.35mg 0.108mg 11%
Copper 0.087mg 0.186mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.167mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.642mg 9%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.31mg 9%
Potassium 112mg 397mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.915g 1.528g 6%
Calories 319kcal 208kcal 6%
Magnesium 13mg 39mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.227mg 5%
Folate 26µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin A 62µg 32µg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 3.869g 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Sodium 319mg 307mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Fats 12.1g 11.45g 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.387g)
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?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.