Sardines vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sardines and short ribs?
- Sardines are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, while short ribs are higher in zinc.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 263% higher.
- Short ribs have 32 times less calcium than sardines. Sardines have 382mg of calcium, while short ribs have 12mg.
- Short ribs are lower in cholesterol.
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3083.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +730.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +153.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
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 | +603.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +241.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.62µg | 263% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 17.8g | 74% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 20.8µg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 162mg | 47% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 41.98g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 18.88g | 38% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 12mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 4.88mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.53g | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.7µg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 27IU | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 2.452mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 94mg | 16% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 471kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 50mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.099mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.252mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 2.31mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 21.57g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 224mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 75mg | 82.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +491.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.6% |
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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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +388% |
