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Sardine vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Hamburger different?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, while Hamburger is higher in Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 313% more than Hamburger.
  • Sardine contains 4 times more Calcium than Hamburger. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Hamburger contains 102mg.
  • Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types were used 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.
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +274.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.365mg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1254.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Hamburger Opinion
Calories 208kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 24.62g 17.08g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 14.36g Hamburger
Net carbs 0g 23.2g Hamburger
Carbs 0g 24.1g Hamburger
Cholesterol 142mg 47mg Hamburger
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 20mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 102mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 226mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.88mg Sardine
Sugar 0g 4.15g Sardine
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.186mg 0.091mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 490mg 136mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 414mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.31mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.44µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 5.096g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.38g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.206mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.666mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.716mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.319mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.226mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.37mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.677mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.823mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.505mg Sardine
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
124%
Sardine
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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

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.