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Scallop vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallop and Anchovy

  • Scallop is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Anchovy's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 81% higher.
  • Scallop has 6 times more Sodium than Anchovy. While Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, Anchovy has only 104mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed 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.
Scallop
Scallop
1
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9
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Calcium +1370%
Contains more Iron +460.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +539.4%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Calcium +1370%
Contains more Iron +460.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +539.4%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.2%

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.
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
8
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
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 Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Contains more Fats +476.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.35
Equal in Water - 73.37
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 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 Other +105.6%
Contains more Fats +476.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.35
Equal in Water - 73.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
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2
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1341.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +637.4%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1341.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +637.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Anchovy Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 20.35g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 4.84g Anchovy
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 131kcal Anchovy
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 0.58mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Magnesium 37mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 426mg 174mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 383mg Anchovy
Sodium 667mg 104mg Anchovy
Zinc 1.55mg 1.72mg Anchovy
Copper 0.033mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.029mg 0.07mg Anchovy
Selenium 21.7µg 36.5µg Anchovy
Vitamin A 5IU 50IU Anchovy
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Anchovy
Vitamin E 0mg 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Folate 20µg 9µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.62µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.228mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.629mg 0.892mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.938mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.226mg 1.654mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.258mg 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.487mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.794mg Anchovy
Valine 0.645mg 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.314mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 41mg 60mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Anchovy
Saturated Fat 0.218g 1.282g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.029g Anchovy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.637g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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Scallop 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
30%
Scallop
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
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 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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.