Sardine vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardine and horse meat different?
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, horse meat is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 241% higher.
- Sardine contains 48 times more calcium than horse meat. While sardine contains 382mg of calcium, horse meat contains only 8mg.
- Horse meat has less sodium.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4675% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.6% |
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:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~63.98g
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
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +505.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 3.16µg | 241% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 13.5µg | 71% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 8mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 247mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.85g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 5.03mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 68mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 3.82mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 307mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 6.05g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 28.14g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 2.12g | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 4.84mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 175kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 379mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
59%
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 - 0.372g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)