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Oysters vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oysters and Anchovy

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin E , however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oysters covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 703% more than Anchovy.
  • Anchovy has 46 times less Zinc than Oysters. Oysters has 78.6mg of Zinc, while Anchovy has 1.72mg.
  • Anchovy contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
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4
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Iron +183.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +4469.8%
Contains more Copper +2604.7%
Contains more Manganese +744.3%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Iron +183.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +4469.8%
Contains more Copper +2604.7%
Contains more Manganese +744.3%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
5
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Vitamin A +76%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.2%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2722.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +658.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.4%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +76%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.2%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2722.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +658.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Equal in Water - 73.37
Equal in Other - 1.44
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Anchovy
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Equal in Water - 73.37
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
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2
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Anchovy Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 20.35g Anchovy
Fats 3.42g 4.84g Anchovy
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 131kcal Anchovy
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Anchovy
Calcium 116mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 9.21mg 3.25mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 194mg 174mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 383mg Anchovy
Sodium 166mg 104mg Anchovy
Zinc 78.6mg 1.72mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.211mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.07mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 36.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 50IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 15µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.57mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Folate 14µg 9µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.62µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.228mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.046mg 0.892mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.938mg Anchovy
Leucine 0.716mg 1.654mg Anchovy
Lysine 0.762mg 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.257mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.794mg Anchovy
Valine 0.523mg 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.22mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 79mg 60mg Anchovy
Trans Fat 0.068g Anchovy
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.282g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.029g Anchovy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.637g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Anchovy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.334g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovy
Anchovy is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.