Shrimp vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shrimp and Anchovy
- Shrimp has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE, however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Anchovy's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 71% more.
- Shrimp contains 9 times more Sodium than Anchovy. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Anchovy contains 104mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 CopperCopper | +22.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +915.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +502% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +227.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 22.78g | 20.35g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 4.84g |
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| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 147mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 383mg |
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| Iron | 0.32mg | 3.25mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.211mg |
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| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.72mg |
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| Phosphorus | 306mg | 174mg |
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| Sodium | 947mg | 104mg |
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| Vitamin A | 301IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 14.024mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 0.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 1.282g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 1.182g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 1.637g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.228mg |
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| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.892mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.654mg |
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| Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.869mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.602mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.794mg |
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| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.599mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.538g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.911g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
40%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 151mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Anchovy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Anchovy is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.