Octopus vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Octopus and Anchovy
- Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1474% higher.
- Octopus has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Anchovy. While Octopus has 0.648mg of Vitamin B6, Anchovy has only 0.143mg.
- Anchovy has less Sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, 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.
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Iron
+193.5%
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Magnesium
+46.3%
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Phosphorus
+60.3%
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Potassium
+64.5%
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Zinc
+95.3%
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Copper
+250.2%
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Selenium
+145.5%
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Calcium
+38.7%
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Sodium
-77.4%
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Manganese
+48.9%
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Iron
+193.5%
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Magnesium
+46.3%
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Phosphorus
+60.3%
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Potassium
+64.5%
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Zinc
+95.3%
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Copper
+250.2%
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Selenium
+145.5%
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+38.7%
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-77.4%
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Manganese
+48.9%
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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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin E
+110.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+39.5%
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Vitamin B6
+353.1%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin B12
+5706.5%
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Vitamin B2
+236.8%
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Vitamin B3
+271%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin E
+110.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+39.5%
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Vitamin B6
+353.1%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin B12
+5706.5%
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Vitamin B2
+236.8%
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Vitamin B3
+271%
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Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+122.2%
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Fats
+132.7%
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Water
+21.3%
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+46.5%
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+122.2%
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Fats
+132.7%
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Water
+21.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+264.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+243.2%
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Saturated Fat
-64.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+264.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+243.2%
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 |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 20.35g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 4.84g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Calories | 164kcal | 131kcal |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 147mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 3.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 174mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 383mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 104mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.211mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 14.024mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.143mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 0.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.228mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.892mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.654mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.869mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.602mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.794mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.599mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 60mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 1.282g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.911g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.538g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 1.182g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 1.637g |
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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
408%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)