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Anchovy vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

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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 Calcium +488%
Contains more Iron +1313%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Zinc +341%
Contains more Copper +817.4%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +488%
Contains more Iron +1313%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Zinc +341%
Contains more Copper +817.4%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 12% 0% 0% 14% 60% 263% 39% 33% 7% 78% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Fats +104.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Water +10.5%
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Fats +104.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Anchovy Flatfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Flatfish Opinion
Protein 20.35g 15.24g Anchovy
Fats 4.84g 2.37g Anchovy
Calories 131kcal 86kcal Anchovy
Calcium 147mg 25mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 0.23mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 22mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 383mg 197mg Anchovy
Sodium 104mg 363mg Anchovy
Zinc 1.72mg 0.39mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.023mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.017mg Anchovy
Selenium 36.5µg 32.6µg Anchovy
Vitamin A 50IU 37IU Anchovy
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 12µg Anchovy
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.026mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.025mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 1.278mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.227mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.115mg Anchovy
Folate 9µg 6µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 1.31µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.197mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.892mg 0.719mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.754mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.654mg 1.335mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.869mg 1.561mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.602mg 0.56mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.624mg Anchovy
Valine 1.048mg 0.8mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.599mg 0.374mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 60mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Anchovy
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.542g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.132g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.168g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.034g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 0.657g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 0.459g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

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Anchovy Flatfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
42%
Anchovy
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Anchovy
Anchovy 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/nutrients
  2. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.