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Wheat vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat and sardine

  • Wheat is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Wheat contains 28 times more manganese than sardine. Wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, while sardine contains 0.108mg.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than wheat .

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +269.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2688.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1023.5%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +80%
Contains more FatsFats +363.6%
Contains more WaterWater +444.9%
Contains more OtherOther +142.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 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 -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1024.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +426.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Manganese 3.012mg 0.108mg 126%
Selenium 89.4µg 52.7µg 67%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Copper 0.553mg 0.186mg 41%
Calcium 34mg 382mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.08mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 5.148g 28%
Zinc 4.16mg 1.31mg 26%
Magnesium 144mg 39mg 25%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Carbs 71.13g 0g 24%
Protein 13.68g 24.62g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.167mg 19%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Fats 2.47g 11.45g 14%
Sodium 2mg 307mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 3.869g 9%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 5.245mg 9%
Iron 3.52mg 2.92mg 8%
Folate 43µg 10µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.227mg 8%
Calories 339kcal 208kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.642mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.454g 1.528g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Phosphorus 508mg 490mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 431mg 397mg 1%
Net carbs 71.13g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.