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Rye vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rye and sardine

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than rye.
  • Rye has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +182.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2286.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1491.7%
Contains more IronIron +11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.1%

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.
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +138.1%
Contains more FatsFats +602.5%
Contains more WaterWater +462.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1760.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +571.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Manganese 2.577mg 0.108mg 107%
Selenium 13.9µg 52.7µg 71%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Calcium 24mg 382mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 5.148g 29%
Protein 10.34g 24.62g 29%
Carbs 75.86g 0g 25%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Phosphorus 332mg 490mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.08mg 20%
Copper 0.367mg 0.186mg 20%
Magnesium 110mg 39mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.642mg 16%
Fats 1.63g 11.45g 15%
Sodium 2mg 307mg 13%
Zinc 2.65mg 1.31mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.167mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 3.869g 9%
Choline 30.4mg 75mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.04mg 8%
Folate 38µg 10µg 7%
Calories 338kcal 208kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 5.245mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.197g 1.528g 6%
Iron 2.63mg 2.92mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Potassium 510mg 397mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.227mg 2%
Net carbs 60.76g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.725mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.