Anchovies vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are anchovies and ling fish different?
- Anchovies are higher in vitamin B3, iron, calcium, copper, and zinc; however, ling fish is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for anchovies is 70% higher.
- Anchovies contain 4 times more iron than ling fish. While anchovies contain 3.25mg of iron, ling fish contains only 0.83mg.
Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +234.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +291.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +97.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +490.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
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Water
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 2.801mg | 70% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 0.83mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 46.8µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.351mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 24.35g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.369mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.127mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.84g | 0.82g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 104mg | 173mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 486mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.231mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 0.65µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.122mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.979mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 2.236mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 1.254mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovies contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.