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Sardines, canned Leader
Sardines, canned3
VS
Albacore Tuna1

Sardines, canned leads 3–1 · 4 categories decided · 2 ties

Both compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Sardines, canned comes out ahead, winning 3 of 4 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Sardines, canned for less saturated fat, less sodium and more iron.

Pick Albacore Tuna for more protein.

Evenly matched on fiber and sugar.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    100 kcal
    100 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    11.84 g
    18.33 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    0 g
    0 g
  • Fibermore is better
    0 g
    0 g
  • Total sugarsless is better
    0 g
    0 g
  • Total fat
    5.5 g
    2.78 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.73 g
    0.83 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN147.6 mg
    172.22 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    190.87 mg
    —
  • Calciummore is better
    183.65 mg
    —
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN1.4 mg
    0.84 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    18.75 mg
    —
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    0 mg
    —
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
    —
    —

Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.