Flour vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flour and Sardine different?
- Flour is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Iron, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.
- Flour contains 18 times more Folate than Sardine. While Flour contains 183µg of Folate, Sardine contains only 10µg.
Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +531.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2446.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +353.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +881.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1730% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +621.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1068.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +400.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +839.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4347.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1146.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 364kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 10.33g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 11.45g |
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| Net carbs | 73.61g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.92mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 183µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.155g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 0.281mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 0.71mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 0.415mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $6)