Sardine vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sardine and ground beef
- Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin E, and copper; however, ground beef is higher in zinc.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 269% more than ground beef.
- Sardine has 97 times more vitamin D than ground beef. While sardine has 193IU of vitamin D, ground beef has only 2IU.
- Ground beef has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +129.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1057.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
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 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +259% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.5% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.87g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~58.37g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1161.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.2% |
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 | 2.49µg | 269% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 19.1µg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 166mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 5.84mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 33mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.408g | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 2IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 6.073g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.079mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.311mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 73mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 7.322g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 4.026mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 2.27mg | 8% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 15.37g | 6% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.009mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.512mg | 3% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 241kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 23.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Choline | 75mg | 73.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
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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 - 4.545g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef 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)