Shad vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shad and sardine
- Shad has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, sardine is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, iron, phosphorus, copper, and selenium.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 367% more than shad.
- Shad has 3 times more vitamin B6 than sardine. While shad has 0.462mg of vitamin B6, sardine has only 0.167mg.
- Shad has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shad, american, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.2% |
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Water
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 8.94µg | 367% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 5.245mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 382mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.167mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 2.92mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 490mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 142mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 307mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 52.7µg | 11% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 11.45g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.31mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 24.62g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.642mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Calories | 252kcal | 208kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.108mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 32µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.