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Anchovy vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Anchovy and Whitefish

  • Anchovy has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Anchovy is 64% higher.
  • Whitefish has 7 times less Iron than Anchovy. Anchovy has 3.25mg of Iron, while Whitefish has 0.47mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 +345.5%
Contains more Iron +591.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.4%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 406
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +591.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.4%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 406

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 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.8%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Other +103.5%
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Other +103.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.162
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.162

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Whitefish Opinion
Protein 20.35g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 4.84g 7.51g Whitefish
Calories 131kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 147mg 33mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 0.47mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 174mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 383mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 104mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.72mg 1.27mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.092mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 36.5µg 16.2µg Anchovy
Vitamin A 50IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.154mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 3.846mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 9µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 0.96µg Whitefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.892mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.654mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.869mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.602mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.048mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.599mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 60mg 77mg Anchovy
Saturated Fat 1.282g 1.162g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.406g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Anchovy Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.