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Anchovy vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Anchovy and Mussels?

  • Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 974% higher.
  • Anchovy has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Mussels. Anchovy has 14.024mg of Vitamin B3, while Mussels has 3mg.

We used Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Anchovy
Anchovy
5
:
5
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +9614.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +9614.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
Anchovy
Anchovy
4
:
7
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin A +508%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3771%
Anchovy
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%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin A +508%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3771%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
2
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +120.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.48
Anchovy
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Mussels
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +120.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
2
:
1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Anchovy Mussels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 20.35g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 4.84g 4.48g Anchovy
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 131kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 147mg 33mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 41mg 37mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 383mg 268mg Anchovy
Sodium 104mg 369mg Anchovy
Zinc 1.72mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.211mg 0.149mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 36.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 50IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 3mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.1mg Anchovy
Folate 9µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.892mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.654mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.869mg 1.779mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.602mg 0.537mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.048mg 1.04mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.599mg 0.457mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 60mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.506g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.276g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 1.014g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 1.212g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Anchovy Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.432g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovy
Anchovy is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.