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Flatfish vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flatfish and Anchovy

  • Flatfish has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Anchovy covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 80% more than Flatfish.
  • Anchovy has 3 times less Sodium than Flatfish. Flatfish has 363mg of Sodium, while Anchovy has 104mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, anchovy, european, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +488%
Contains more Iron +1313%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Zinc +341%
Contains more Copper +817.4%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +488%
Contains more Iron +1313%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Zinc +341%
Contains more Copper +817.4%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%

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 E +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
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% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Fats +104.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 73.37
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Fats +104.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 73.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Anchovy Opinion
Protein 15.24g 20.35g Anchovy
Fats 2.37g 4.84g Anchovy
Calories 86kcal 131kcal Anchovy
Calcium 25mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 0.23mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Magnesium 22mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 309mg 174mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 383mg Anchovy
Sodium 363mg 104mg Anchovy
Zinc 0.39mg 1.72mg Anchovy
Copper 0.023mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.017mg 0.07mg Anchovy
Selenium 32.6µg 36.5µg Anchovy
Vitamin A 37IU 50IU Anchovy
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 15µg Anchovy
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.57mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Folate 6µg 9µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 0.62µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.228mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.719mg 0.892mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.938mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.335mg 1.654mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.561mg 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.56mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.794mg Anchovy
Valine 0.8mg 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.374mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 56mg 60mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Anchovy
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.282g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.029g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.637g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish Anchovy
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
31%
Flatfish
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
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 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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/nutrients
  2. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/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.