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Mussels vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Anchovy?

  • Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 974% higher.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, anchovy, european, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +9614.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +9614.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Copper +41.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +508%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3771%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
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 +508%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3771%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +120.8%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Fats - 4.84
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +120.8%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Fats - 4.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Anchovy Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 20.35g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 4.84g Anchovy
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 131kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 6.72mg 3.25mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 285mg 174mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 383mg Anchovy
Sodium 369mg 104mg Anchovy
Zinc 2.67mg 1.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Manganese 6.8mg 0.07mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 36.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 50IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 15µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.055mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.256mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.645mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Folate 76µg 9µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 0.62µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.228mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.892mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.938mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.654mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.537mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.794mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.457mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 56mg 60mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 1.282g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.029g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.637g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Anchovy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.432g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovy
Anchovy is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.