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Tilapia vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Sardine

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Zinc in Sardine is higher than in Tilapia.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 295% more than Tilapia.
  • Tilapia contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
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 less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2628.6%
Contains more IronIron +323.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +148%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.9%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg
~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 0% 0% 16% 111% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
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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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.642mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +332.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~4.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 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 -38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +305.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +758%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Sardine Opinion
Calories 128kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 26.15g 24.62g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 11.45g Sardine
Cholesterol 57mg 142mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 34mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 14mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 380mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.69mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.075mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.41mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 204mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 56mg 307mg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.79mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 3.7µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.037mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 54.4µg 52.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.08mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.642mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 6µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 51.3mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.94g 1.528g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.156mg 1.079mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.134mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 2.001mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 2.26mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.729mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.961mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.268mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tilapia 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
45%
Tilapia
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.