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Vegetable vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between vegetable and sardine

  • Vegetable has more vitamin A and fiber; however, sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Vegetable has a higher glycemic index than sardine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 16% 7.5% 15% 31% 28% 13% 22% 4.6% 49% 1.6%
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 -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1428%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.9%
Contains more IronIron +256.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +860.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17466.7%

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 11% 71% 7.6% 0% 18% 28% 16% 9.1% 17% 0% 59% 14% 13%
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 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +803.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +516.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 WaterWater +39.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +760.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +544.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 9% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.031 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.072 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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38590%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.3µg 52.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 51mg 490mg 63%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 2.86g 24.62g 44%
Calcium 25mg 382mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 5.245mg 27%
Iron 0.82mg 2.92mg 26%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin A 214µg 32µg 20%
Fiber 4.4g 0g 18%
Vitamin K 23.5µg 2.6µg 17%
Fats 0.15g 11.45g 17%
Manganese 0.379mg 0.108mg 12%
Sodium 35mg 307mg 12%
Copper 0.083mg 0.186mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.04mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.642mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 3.869g 10%
Choline 24.1mg 75mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.227mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.031g 1.528g 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.31mg 7%
Potassium 169mg 397mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.167mg 7%
Calories 65kcal 208kcal 7%
Magnesium 22mg 39mg 4%
Carbs 13.09g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 8.69g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.12g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.115mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.19mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.17mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.149mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.073mg 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
Vegetable 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
20%
Vegetable
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.497g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.