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Sardine vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Liver different?

  • Sardine is higher in Calcium, however, Liver is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Liver is 597% higher.
  • Sardine contains 38 times more Calcium than Liver. While Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, Liver contains only 10mg.
  • Sardine has less Cholesterol.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
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Liver
Contains more Calcium +3720%
Contains more Magnesium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +513.7%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +413%
Contains more Copper +240.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +3720%
Contains more Magnesium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +513.7%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +413%
Contains more Copper +240.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%

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.
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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +16563.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16563.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Fats +160.2%
Contains more Other +188%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +160.2%
Contains more Other +188%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 24.62g 26.02g Liver
Fats 11.45g 4.4g Sardine
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 208kcal 165kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 10mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 39mg 14mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 241mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 150mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 1.31mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.186mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.108mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 52.7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 108IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 10µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.079mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.001mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.26mg 2.007mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.645mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.268mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.725mg 0.708mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 355mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.03g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.63g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.05g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.