Sardine vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sardine and beef tenderloin?
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, beef tenderloin is richer in zinc.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 270% more.
- Beef tenderloin contains 42 times less calcium than sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of calcium, while beef tenderloin contains 9mg.
- Beef tenderloin has less sodium.
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +671.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +263.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.8% |
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Protein
~23.9g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +414.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.46µg | 270% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 22.9µg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 203mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 9mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 9.72g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 4.03mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Fats | 11.45g | 24.6g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 85mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10.27g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 57mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 324kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.014mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Choline | 75mg | 91mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 3.11mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 331mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 23.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
119%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.192g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $7)
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)