Anchovy vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are anchovy and lobster different?
- Anchovy is higher in vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, lobster is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for copper for lobster is 149% higher.
- Anchovy contains 15 times more vitamin B2 than lobster. While anchovy contains 0.256mg of vitamin B2, lobster contains only 0.017mg.
- Anchovy has less cholesterol.
Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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 | +53.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1020.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +634.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100.3% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1405.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +666.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +462.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41% |
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Protein
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +367.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.211mg | 1.55mg | 149% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 1.83mg | 76% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 73.1µg | 67% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 0.29mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 1.43µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 4.05mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 1.667mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.017mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 486mg | 17% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 0.34g | 9% |
| Fats | 4.84g | 0.86g | 6% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 96mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 230mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 0.208g | 5% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 19g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 0.253g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 185mg | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | 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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127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
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 ($)
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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