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Anchovy vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Anchovy and Sturgeon?

  • Anchovy is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Sturgeon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 78% higher.
  • Anchovy has 9 times more Calcium than Sturgeon. Anchovy has 147mg of Calcium, while Sturgeon has 17mg.

We used Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, 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 Calcium +764.7%
Contains more Iron +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Potassium - 364
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +764.7%
Contains more Iron +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Potassium - 364

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 13% 387% 0% 20% 21% 190% 53% 54% 13% 313% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +190.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Fats - 5.18
Equal in Water - 69.94
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more Other +190.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Fats - 5.18
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.173
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.173

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 20.35g 20.7g Sturgeon
Fats 4.84g 5.18g Sturgeon
Calories 131kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 147mg 17mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 0.9mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 174mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 383mg 364mg Anchovy
Sodium 104mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 1.72mg 0.54mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.053mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.03mg Anchovy
Selenium 36.5µg 16.2µg Anchovy
Vitamin A 50IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.09mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 10.1mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.23mg Sturgeon
Folate 9µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.892mg 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.654mg 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.869mg 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.602mg 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.048mg 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.599mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 60mg 77mg Anchovy
Saturated Fat 1.282g 1.173g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.119g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.249g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 0.885g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Anchovy Sturgeon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
42%
Anchovy
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.