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Sardine vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Beef broiled?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E, while Beef broiled is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 263% higher.
  • Beef broiled has 97 times less Vitamin D than Sardine. Sardine has 193IU of Vitamin D, while Beef broiled has 2IU.
  • Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2022.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.378mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.658mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~equal in Choline ~82.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more OtherOther +535.3%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
~equal in Protein ~25.93g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +963.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Beef broiled
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 Sardine Beef broiled Opinion
Calories 208kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Protein 24.62g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 11.45g 15.41g Beef broiled
Cholesterol 142mg 88mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 193IU 2IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 21mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 18mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 318mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.6mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.085mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 490mg 198mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 72mg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 108IU 9IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.12mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.012mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 21.5µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.046mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.176mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.64µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.2µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 9µg Sardine
Trans Fat 0.572g Sardine
Choline 75mg 82.4mg Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 1.528g 5.895g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.484g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.094mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.72mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.822mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.45mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.54mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.478mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.725mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.914mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.604mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.003g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.001g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
124%
Sardine
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
56%
Beef broiled

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.