Sardine vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sardine and rib eye steak
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin E, yet rib eye steak is higher in zinc and vitamin B6.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 285% more than rib eye steak.
- Sardine contains 35 times more calcium than rib eye steak. While sardine contains 382mg of calcium, rib eye steak contains only 11mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in rib eye steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +77.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3372.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +351.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
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 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1940% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +325.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +53.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.6% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more OtherOther | +43100% |
Contains more FatsFats | +90.5% |
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Protein
~23.69g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~54.49g
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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.1µg | 285% |
Phosphorus | 490mg | 152mg | 48% |
Zinc | 1.31mg | 5.91mg | 42% |
Selenium | 52.7µg | 29.7µg | 42% |
Saturated fat | 1.528g | 9.684g | 37% |
Calcium | 382mg | 11mg | 37% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.027g | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.477mg | 24% |
Vitamin D | 193IU | 7IU | 23% |
Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.2µg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 142mg | 80mg | 21% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10.519g | 17% |
Fats | 11.45g | 21.81g | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.186mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
Sodium | 307mg | 54mg | 11% |
Iron | 2.92mg | 2.24mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.287mg | 5% |
Choline | 75mg | 48.8mg | 5% |
Calories | 208kcal | 291kcal | 4% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 22mg | 4% |
Potassium | 397mg | 260mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 32µg | 8µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 4.908mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
Protein | 24.62g | 23.69g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.268mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
119%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%

56%

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 - 8.156g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $5)
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)