Anchovy vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between anchovy and whiting
- Anchovy has more vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium; however, whiting has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whiting is 82% higher.
- Whiting has 8 times less vitamin B3 than anchovy. Anchovy has 14.024mg of vitamin B3, while whiting has 1.67mg.
- Anchovy is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, whiting, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +673.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +427.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +739.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +319.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 2.6µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.024mg | 1.67mg | 77% |
| Iron | 3.25mg | 0.42mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 285mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.72mg | 0.53mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 9% | |
| Calcium | 147mg | 62mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 41.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.637g | 0.587g | 7% |
| Protein | 20.35g | 23.48g | 6% |
| Fats | 4.84g | 1.69g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.282g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.182g | 0.445g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.228mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.892mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.654mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.869mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.602mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.794mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.048mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.599mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.538g | 0.283g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.911g | 0.235g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.029g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.882g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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