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Whitefish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whitefish and Sardine

  • Whitefish has more Vitamin B6, while Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 333% higher.
  • Sardine contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Whitefish. Whitefish contains 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine contains 0.167mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Whitefish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
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 -78.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1057.6%
Contains more IronIron +521.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg
~equal in Potassium ~397mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.31mg

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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +831.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 FatsFats +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 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 -24%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Sardine Opinion
Calories 172kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 24.47g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 7.51g 11.45g Sardine
Cholesterol 77mg 142mg Whitefish
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 42mg 39mg Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 406mg 397mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.092mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 1.27mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 346mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 65mg 307mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 108IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 39µg 32µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.086mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 16.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.08mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.642mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.167mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 17µg 10µg Whitefish
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.162g 1.528g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.073mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.989mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.248mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.724mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.261mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.721mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.509g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish 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
33%
Whitefish
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.