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Anchovy vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Anchovy and Tilapia

  • Anchovy has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc, while Tilapia has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Anchovy covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 58% more than Tilapia.
  • Anchovy contains 11 times more Calcium than Tilapia. While Anchovy contains 147mg of Calcium, Tilapia contains only 14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +950%
Contains more Iron +371%
Contains more Magnesium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +319.5%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +49%
Equal in Potassium - 380
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 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +371%
Contains more Magnesium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +319.5%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +49%
Equal in Potassium - 380

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.664
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 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.664

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.6%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Equal in Water - 71.59
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +82.6%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Equal in Water - 71.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Tilapia Opinion
Protein 20.35g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 4.84g 2.65g Anchovy
Calories 131kcal 128kcal Anchovy
Calcium 147mg 14mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 0.69mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 34mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 204mg Tilapia
Potassium 383mg 380mg Anchovy
Sodium 104mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 1.72mg 0.41mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.075mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.037mg Anchovy
Selenium 36.5µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Anchovy
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Anchovy
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.093mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.073mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 4.745mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.664mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.123mg Anchovy
Folate 9µg 6µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 1.86µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.265mg Tilapia
Threonine 0.892mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 1.654mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 1.869mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.602mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 1.048mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.599mg 0.585mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 60mg 57mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.94g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.13g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.005g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.06g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 0.955g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 0.6g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Anchovy Tilapia
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
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.342g)
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 ($)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.