Turkey meat vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey meat and sardine
- Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 330% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than sardine. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while sardine contains 0.167mg.
- Turkey meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 ZincZinc | +89.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2628.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +671.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +776.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +800% |
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 8.94µg | 330% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 52.7µg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 490mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.167mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.245mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.92mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 193IU | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 4.8µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 5.148g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 2.04mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 142mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.31mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.186mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 307mg | 9% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 24.62g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.642mg | 6% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 11.45g | 6% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 397mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.227mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 3.869g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 1.528g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 75mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 208kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.627g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.