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Soybean vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Soybean and Sardine?

  • Soybean is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Copper, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Sardine contains 8 times less Manganese than Soybean. Soybean contains 0.824mg of Manganese, while Sardine contains 0.108mg.

We used Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this article.

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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 Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +120.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +663%
Contains more Calcium +274.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +621.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +120.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +663%
Contains more Calcium +274.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +621.9%

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 B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +638.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin E +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +638.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin E +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Water - 59.61
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Water - 59.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.148
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.148

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 0g Soybean
Protein 18.21g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 8.97g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 8.36g 0g Soybean
Calories 172kcal 208kcal Sardine
Sugar 3g 0g Sardine
Fiber 6g 0g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 5.14mg 2.92mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 39mg Soybean
Phosphorus 245mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 515mg 397mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 307mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.407mg 0.186mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 0.108mg Soybean
Selenium 7.3µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 9IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.08mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.227mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.167mg Soybean
Folate 54µg 10µg Soybean
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 19.2µg 2.6µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.723mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.807mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.355mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.108mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.224mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.831mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.449mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 1.528g Soybean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Soybean
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.