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Anchovy vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Anchovy and Shrimp

  • Anchovy has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Shrimp is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Anchovy's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 71% more.
  • Anchovy contains 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. Anchovy contains 0.256mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp contains 0.024mg.
  • Anchovy contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Anchovy
Anchovy
7
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +915.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Zinc - 1.63
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +915.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Zinc - 1.63

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +502%
Contains more Vitamin E +286%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +502%
Contains more Vitamin E +286%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +184.7%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Water - 71.56
Anchovy
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +184.7%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Anchovy Shrimp
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 20.35g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 4.84g 1.7g Anchovy
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 131kcal 119kcal Anchovy
Calcium 147mg 91mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 0.32mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 37mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 383mg 170mg Anchovy
Sodium 104mg 947mg Anchovy
Zinc 1.72mg 1.63mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.07mg 0.049mg Anchovy
Selenium 36.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 50IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.57mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.032mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 2.678mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.519mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 9µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.892mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.654mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.869mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.602mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.048mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.599mg 0.501mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 60mg 211mg Anchovy
Trans Fat 0.035g Anchovy
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.141g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.135g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.012g Anchovy
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 0.361g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 0.59g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

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Anchovy Shrimp
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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 151mg)
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 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.
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.