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Beef vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Sardine?

  • Beef is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E .
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 263% higher.
  • Sardine has 5 times less Zinc than Beef. Beef has 6.31mg of Zinc, while Sardine has 1.31mg.
  • Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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.
Beef
2
:
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +381.7%
Contains more Calcium +2022.2%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +145.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +381.7%
Contains more Calcium +2022.2%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +145.1%

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.
Beef
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.245
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.245
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
:
Contains more Fats +34.6%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Equal in Water - 59.61
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 Fats +34.6%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Equal in Water - 59.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.6%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Sardine Opinion
Protein 25.93g 24.62g Beef
Fats 15.41g 11.45g Beef
Calories 250kcal 208kcal Beef
Calcium 18mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 2.6mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 21mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 198mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 318mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 72mg 307mg Beef
Zinc 6.31mg 1.31mg Beef
Copper 0.085mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.012mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 21.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 9IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 2IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 5.245mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.642mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.167mg Beef
Folate 9µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.72mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.45mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.54mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.478mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.914mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.604mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 88mg 142mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.572g Sardine
Saturated Fat 5.895g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 3.869g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 5.148g Sardine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Beef
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.367g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.