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Sardine vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sardine and game raw

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin E; however, game raw has more vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% more.
  • Sardine has 76 times more calcium than game raw. Sardine has 382mg of calcium, while game raw has 5mg.
  • Game raw is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Game meat, deer, raw.

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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 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%

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.
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%
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% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +373.1%
Contains more OtherOther +311.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
~equal in Protein ~22.96g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +477.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Game raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 6.31µg 110%
Selenium 52.7µg 9.7µg 78%
Phosphorus 490mg 202mg 41%
Calcium 382mg 5mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.47g 31%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.48mg 19%
Cholesterol 142mg 85mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.37mg 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Fats 11.45g 2.42g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.2mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 51mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.67g 8%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 6.37mg 7%
Copper 0.186mg 0.253mg 7%
Zinc 1.31mg 2.09mg 7%
Iron 2.92mg 3.4mg 6%
Calories 208kcal 120kcal 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 23mg 4%
Protein 24.62g 22.96g 3%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.041mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.95g 3%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Potassium 397mg 318mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.1µg 1%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 1.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Game raw
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
119%
Sardine
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

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?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw 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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.