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Mayonnaise vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mayonnaise and Sardine

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, however, Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin D.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 368% more than Mayonnaise.
  • Mayonnaise has 63 times more Vitamin K than Sardine. While Mayonnaise has 163µg of Vitamin K, Sardine has only 2.6µg.
  • Sardine has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Sardine
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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 +3800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1885%
Contains more IronIron +1290.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +878.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +773.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1442.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2191.3%

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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 EVitamin E +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6169.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1094.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7350%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +553.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2464.6%
Contains more WaterWater +175.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 +335.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +768.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Sardine Opinion
Calories 680kcal 208kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 74.85g 11.45g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 0.57g 0g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 0g Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 42mg 142mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 1mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 8mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 20mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.21mg 2.92mg Sardine
Sugar 0.57g 0g Sardine
Copper 0.019mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.15mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 21mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 635mg 307mg Sardine
Vitamin A 65IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 16µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 3.28mg 2.04mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.007mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 2.3µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 163µg 2.6µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 10µg Sardine
Trans Fat 0.187g Sardine
Choline 34.2mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 11.703g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 3.869g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 5.148g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.055mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.095mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.072mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.035mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.074mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.026mg 0.725mg Sardine
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.175g)
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?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $6.4)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.

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