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Snapper vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Snapper and Anchovy

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Anchovy has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 120% more than Anchovy.
  • Snapper contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Anchovy. While Snapper contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, Anchovy contains only 0.143mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Snapper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry 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 Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +267.5%
Contains more Iron +1254.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +290.9%
Contains more Copper +358.7%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +267.5%
Contains more Iron +1254.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +290.9%
Contains more Copper +358.7%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%

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 +130%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3953.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 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 +130%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3953.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Fats +181.4%
Equal in Water - 73.37
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +29.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Fats +181.4%
Equal in Water - 73.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Anchovy Opinion
Protein 26.3g 20.35g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 4.84g Anchovy
Calories 128kcal 131kcal Anchovy
Calcium 40mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 0.24mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Magnesium 37mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 201mg 174mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 383mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 104mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.72mg Anchovy
Copper 0.046mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.017mg 0.07mg Anchovy
Selenium 49µg 36.5µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 50IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 15µg Snapper
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.645mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.143mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 9µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 0.62µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.228mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.892mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.938mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.654mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.869mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.602mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.794mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.048mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.599mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 60mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.282g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.029g Anchovy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.637g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
53%
Snapper
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.