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Sardine vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Pork

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 343% more than Pork.
  • Pork has 20 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, while Pork has 19mg.
  • Pork contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +235.6%
Contains more Magnesium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.2%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Equal in Potassium - 423
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +235.6%
Contains more Magnesium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.2%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Equal in Potassium - 423

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.
Sardine
Sardine
7
:
5
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +269.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1177.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.698
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +603.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +269.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1177.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.698

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Other +385.4%
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Equal in Water - 57.87
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Other +385.4%
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pork Opinion
Protein 24.62g 27.32g Pork
Fats 11.45g 13.92g Pork
Calories 208kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 382mg 19mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.87mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 28mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 246mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 307mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.31mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.186mg 0.073mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.009mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 45.3µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 7IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 2µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.29mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 53IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 1.3µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.037mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 10µg 5µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.7µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.079mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.001mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.26mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.729mg 0.712mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.268mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.725mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 142mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 1.528g 5.23g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.2g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.702g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.