Shark vs Sardine - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Shark and Sardine
- Shark has more Vitamin B6, however Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin D, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
- Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 310% more than Shark.
- Shark has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sardine. While Shark has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, Sardine has only 0.167mg.
- Shark has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+25.6%
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Sodium
-74.3%
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Calcium
+1023.5%
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Iron
+247.6%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+148.1%
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Zinc
+204.7%
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Copper
+463.6%
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Magnesium
+25.6%
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Sodium
-74.3%
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Calcium
+1023.5%
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Iron
+247.6%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+148.1%
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Zinc
+204.7%
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Copper
+463.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+115.7%
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Vitamin B6
+139.5%
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Vitamin E
+104%
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Vitamin D
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+90.5%
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Vitamin B2
+266.1%
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Vitamin B3
+78.5%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+500%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
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Vitamin A
+115.7%
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Vitamin B6
+139.5%
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Vitamin E
+104%
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Vitamin D
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+90.5%
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Vitamin B2
+266.1%
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Vitamin B3
+78.5%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+500%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 20.98g | 24.62g |
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Fats | 4.51g | 11.45g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 130kcal | 208kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 34mg | 382mg |
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Iron | 0.84mg | 2.92mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 490mg |
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Potassium | 160mg | 397mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 307mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.31mg |
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Copper | 0.033mg | 0.186mg |
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Vitamin A | 233IU | 108IU |
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Vitamin E | 1mg | 2.04mg |
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Vitamin D | 24IU | 193IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 4.8µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.227mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 5.245mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 0.642mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.167mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 8.94µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.276mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg | 1.079mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 1.134mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg | 2.001mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg | 2.26mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.729mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0.961mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg | 1.268mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.725mg |
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 142mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 1.528g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 3.869g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 5.148g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
38

131

Mineral Summary Score
27

79

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
126%

148%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
21%

53%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.603g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
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)