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Chicken meat vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken meat and sardine?

  • Chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and copper.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 360% more.
  • Sardine contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while sardine contains 0.167mg.
  • Chicken meat has less cholesterol.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2446.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more IronIron +131.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.5%

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.
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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2880%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +18.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.61g
~equal in Other ~4.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 8.94µg 360%
Selenium 23.9µg 52.7µg 52%
Phosphorus 182mg 490mg 44%
Calcium 15mg 382mg 37%
Vitamin D 2IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Iron 1.26mg 2.92mg 21%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 5.245mg 20%
Cholesterol 88mg 142mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.167mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 5.148g 15%
Copper 0.066mg 0.186mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.04mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.79g 1.528g 10%
Sodium 82mg 307mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.642mg 8%
Zinc 1.94mg 1.31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.227mg 5%
Potassium 223mg 397mg 5%
Protein 27.3g 24.62g 5%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.108mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 3.869g 4%
Magnesium 23mg 39mg 4%
Fats 13.6g 11.45g 3%
Choline 65.9mg 75mg 2%
Calories 239kcal 208kcal 2%
Vitamin A 48µg 32µg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
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 - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.