Anchovy vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between anchovy and flatfish
- Anchovy has more vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, flatfish is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Anchovy covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 80% more than flatfish.
- Flatfish has 14 times less iron than anchovy. Anchovy has 3.25mg of iron, while flatfish has 0.23mg.
- Anchovy contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +86.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +488% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1313% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +817.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.6% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +924% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +997.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 1.278mg | 80% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 0.23mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 1.31µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.023mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 309mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.025mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 25mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 363mg | 11% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 15.24g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.227mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 0.459g | 8% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 32.6µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.84g | 2.37g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 0.542g | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 86kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.77mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 0.657g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 1.561mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.