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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9614.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.5% |
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 | +367.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +508% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3771% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~4.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 20.35g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 4.84g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 147mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 383mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 3.25mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 1.72mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 104mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 15µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 36.5µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.282g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.182g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.892mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.869mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.048mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.432g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovy is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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