Sardine vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sardine and chicken meat?
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and copper; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 360% more.
- Chicken meat contains 97 times less vitamin D than sardine. Sardine contains 193IU of vitamin D, while chicken meat contains 2IU.
- Chicken meat has less cholesterol.
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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 | +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% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
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 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% |
| 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% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1334.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38% |
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 | 0.3µg | 360% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 23.9µg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 182mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 15mg | 37% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 2IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.26mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 8.487mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 2.97g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.066mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 3.79g | 10% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 82mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.168mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 223mg | 5% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 27.3g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 5.34g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 13.6g | 3% |
| Choline | 75mg | 65.9mg | 2% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 239kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 48µg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
38%
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 - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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)