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Sardine vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sardine and short ribs?

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, while short ribs are higher in zinc.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 263% higher.
  • Short ribs have 32 times less calcium than sardine. Sardine has 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~82.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
22% 42% 36%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
47% 49% 4%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Short ribs 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Sardine
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.272g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.