Tomato sauce vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomato sauce and sardine
- Sardine is higher than tomato sauce in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than tomato sauce.
- The amount of sodium in tomato sauce is lower.
- The glycemic index of sardine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2628.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1714.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8683.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +657.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1951.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3716.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
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 | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8693.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4154.5% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.94µg | 373% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 52.7µg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 490mg | 66% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 24.62g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 5.148g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 5.245mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 2.92mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 11.45g | 17% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.227mg | 12% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 75mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.31mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 3.869g | 10% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 208kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.186mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.528g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.642mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 2.04mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | N/A |
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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
12%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins