Anchovies vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between anchovies and shrimp
- Anchovies have more vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, shrimp is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
- Anchovies' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 71% more.
- Anchovies contain 11 times more vitamin B2 than shrimp. Anchovies contain 0.256mg of vitamin B2, while shrimp contains 0.024mg.
- Anchovies contain less cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of anchovies is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).
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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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +915.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +227.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 2.678mg | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 211mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 1.66µg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 0.32mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 947mg | 37% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 49.5µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 306mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.024mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 2.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 90µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.242mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 0.59g | 7% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.258mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 22.78g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.84g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 0.521g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.519mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 0.361g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 119kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 1.63mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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 Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 151mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovies contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovies is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.