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Sweet and sour vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet and sour and sardine different?

  • Sweet and sour is richer in manganese, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than sweet and sour.
  • Sweet and sour contains 7 times more manganese than sardine. Sweet and sour contains 0.761mg of manganese, while sardine contains 0.108mg.
  • Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index (70) than sardine (0).

Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
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 ManganeseManganese +604.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +387.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301%
Contains more IronIron +1290.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1355.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13075%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1094.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2704.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +3025%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9018.5%
Contains more FatsFats +57150%
Contains more OtherOther +254.1%
~equal in Water ~59.61g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.4µg 52.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 7mg 490mg 69%
Protein 0.27g 24.62g 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Calcium 10mg 382mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.148g 34%
Iron 0.21mg 2.92mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 5.245mg 32%
Manganese 0.761mg 0.108mg 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Fats 0.02g 11.45g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.227mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.04mg 14%
Carbs 38.22g 0g 13%
Choline 2.4mg 75mg 13%
Copper 0.079mg 0.186mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.642mg 11%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.31mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.869g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.167mg 9%
Potassium 99mg 397mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.528g 7%
Magnesium 8mg 39mg 7%
Calories 150kcal 208kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Sodium 371mg 307mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 38.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 18.75g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet and sour Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Sweet and sour
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.