Oysters vs. Anchovies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oysters and anchovies
- Oysters has more vitamin B12, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin E; however, anchovies are richer in vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Oysters covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 703% more than anchovies.
- Anchovies have 46 times less zinc than oysters. Oysters has 78.6mg of zinc, while anchovies have 1.72mg.
- Anchovies contain 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +183.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2604.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4469.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +744.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2722.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +658.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 0.62µg | 703% |
| Zinc | 78.6mg | 1.72mg | 699% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.211mg | 611% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 14.024mg | 76% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 3.25mg | 75% |
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.07mg | 23% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 20.35g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.57mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 383mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 36.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.645mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 1.637g | 4% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 174mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 4.84g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 1.282g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 1.182g | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.892mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.869mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.794mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 1.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.599mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.538g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.911g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.334g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Anchovies is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovies contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovies 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.