Sardine vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Sardine and Lamb
- Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, and Vitamin E, however, Lamb is richer in Zinc.
- Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 266% more than Lamb.
- Lamb has 97 times less Vitamin D than Sardine. Sardine has 193IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb has 2IU.
- Lamb contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2147.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
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 | +1357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +76.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +426.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.9% |
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Protein
~24.52g
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Carbs
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Water
~53.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +128% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 294kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 24.52g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 20.94g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 310mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 4.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 4.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 75mg | 93.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 8.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 8.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.51g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.777mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g |
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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
124%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
52%
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 - 7.302g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
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)
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.