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Snapper vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Snapper and Sardine

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B6, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 227% more than Snapper.
  • Sardine has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Snapper. Snapper has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine has 0.167mg.
  • Snapper contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 Potassium +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Calcium +855%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +535.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Selenium - 52.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Calcium +855%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +535.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Selenium - 52.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1415.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 108
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1415.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Fats +565.7%
Contains more Other +165%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 Water +18%
Contains more Fats +565.7%
Contains more Other +165%
Equal in Protein - 24.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775.5%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Sardine Opinion
Protein 26.3g 24.62g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 128kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 40mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.24mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 37mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 201mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 522mg 397mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 307mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.046mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.017mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 49µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 115IU 108IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 32µg Snapper
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.642mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.167mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.276mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.079mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.134mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 2.001mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.26mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.729mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.961mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.268mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.725mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 142mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.528g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Snapper
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.