Sunfish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sunfish and Sardine?
- Sunfish is richer in Manganese, and Copper, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 276% higher.
- Sardine has 8 times less Manganese than Sunfish. Sunfish has 0.897mg of Manganese, while Sardine has 0.108mg.
- Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.
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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 | +13.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +730.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +287% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1172.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +747.1% |
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Protein
~24.62g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2479.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1534.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 114kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 24.87g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.9g | 11.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 103mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 449mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 1.54mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 1.99mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 231mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 58IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.092mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.178g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.315g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.09mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.146mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 2.022mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.284mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.971mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.047g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.092g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
36%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.