Anchovies vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are anchovies and fish sticks different?
- Anchovies are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, iron, copper, calcium, and zinc, while fish sticks are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B12.
- Anchovies cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 78% more than fish sticks.
- Anchovies contain 9 times more calcium than fish sticks. Anchovies contain 147mg of calcium, while fish sticks contain 16mg.
- Anchovies are lower in saturated fat.
- Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index (54) than anchovies (0).
Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +64% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +818.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107% |
| Contains more IronIron | +286.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +813% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.35 g
Fats:
4.84 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.37 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.282 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.637 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +377.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 1.536mg | 78% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 6.88mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 7.824g | 41% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 15.7µg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 0.84mg | 30% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 11.01g | 19% |
| Fats | 4.84g | 16.23g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.059mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 0.96µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 402mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 0.42mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 3.733g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 28mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.116mg | 11% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.272mg | 7% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 21.66g | 7% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 185mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 3.193g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.7µg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 191mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | 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
39%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Anchovies is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovies contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Anchovies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.