Anchovy vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Anchovy and Shad?
- Anchovy is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc, yet Shad is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
- Anchovy's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.
- Anchovy has 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Shad. Anchovy has 0.62µg of Vitamin B12, while Shad has 0.14µg.
- Anchovy contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry 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 | +145% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| 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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +264.7% |
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Protein
~21.71g
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Carbs
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Other
~1.42g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 20.35g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 4.84g | 17.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 96mg |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 147mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 383mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 3.25mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.72mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 104mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 36.5µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.282g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.182g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 0.892mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 1.869mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.048mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
39%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.