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Sardine vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Turkey meat

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, and Vitamin E , yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 330% higher.
  • Sardine contains 29 times more Vitamin E than Turkey meat. Sardine contains 2.04mg of Vitamin E , while Turkey meat contains 0.07mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
8
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +2628.6%
Contains more Iron +167.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +671.4%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Zinc +89.3%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +2628.6%
Contains more Iron +167.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +671.4%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Zinc +89.3%

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
:
4
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2814.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +776.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.9%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2814.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +776.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.9%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.52
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
0
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 24.62g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 11.45g 7.39g Sardine
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 208kcal 189kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 14mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.09mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 30mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 223mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 239mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.31mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.186mg 0.093mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.014mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 29.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 39IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 12µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.07mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 15IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.4µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.045mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 10µg 9µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.02µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.079mg 1.004mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.796mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.925mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.729mg 0.724mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.903mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.902mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 142mg 109mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 2.155g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.005g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.008g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.647g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.119g Sardine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.627g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.