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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +855%
Contains more IronIron +1116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +535.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg
~equal in Selenium ~52.7µg

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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~108IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +18%
Contains more FatsFats +565.7%
Contains more OtherOther +165%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1101.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 128kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 26.3g 24.62g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 11.45g Sardine
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 142mg Snapper
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 37mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 40mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 522mg 397mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.046mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.44mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 201mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 57mg 307mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 108IU Snapper
Vitamin A 35µg 32µg Snapper
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.017mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 49µg 52.7µg Sardine
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
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 6µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.528g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 5.148g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
49%
Snapper
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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 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.