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Sardine vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Corned beef

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, yet Corned beef is higher in Zinc.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 305% more than Corned beef.
  • Sardine contains 48 times more Vitamin D than Corned beef. While Sardine contains 193IU of Vitamin D, Corned beef contains only 4IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corned beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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.
Sardine
Sardine
9
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1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +4675%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +292%
Contains more Potassium +173.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +249.6%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +4675%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +292%
Contains more Potassium +173.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +249.6%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
10
:
1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Sardine
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%
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Other +66.8%
Contains more Fats +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 59.79
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Other +66.8%
Contains more Fats +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 59.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.3%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Sardine Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 24.62g 18.17g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 208kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 382mg 8mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.86mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 125mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 145mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 973mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.186mg 0.154mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.022mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 32.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.16mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 4IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.1µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.026mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.17mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.42mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 10µg 6µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.63µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.5µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.119mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.726mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.827mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.445mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.536mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.473mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.718mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.901mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.58mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 98mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 1.528g 6.34g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.67g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Corned beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.812g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.