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Anchovy vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Anchovy and Tuna salad different?

  • Anchovy is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Anchovy is 46% higher.
  • Anchovy contains 9 times more Calcium than Tuna salad. While Anchovy contains 147mg of Calcium, Tuna salad contains only 17mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Cholesterol.

Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, tuna salad are the varieties used in this article.

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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
8
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +764.7%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +764.7%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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
8
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +94%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%
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%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +94%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Fats +91.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Anchovy
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Fats +91.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
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2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.8%
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 20.35g 16.04g Anchovy
Fats 4.84g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 131kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 147mg 17mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 1mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 19mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 383mg 178mg Anchovy
Sodium 104mg 402mg Anchovy
Zinc 1.72mg 0.56mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.145mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.04mg Anchovy
Selenium 36.5µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 50IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.031mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.07mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 6.7mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.26mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.081mg Anchovy
Folate 9µg 8µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.18mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.892mg 0.701mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.739mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.654mg 1.293mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.869mg 1.457mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.602mg 0.47mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.626mg Anchovy
Valine 1.048mg 0.824mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.599mg 0.467mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 60mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.282g 1.544g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.055g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.014g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g Anchovy
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Anchovy Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.