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Squid vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Anchovy

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 199% more than Anchovy.
  • Anchovy has 14 times less Vitamin A than Squid. Squid has 203µg of Vitamin A, while Anchovy has 15µg.
  • Anchovy contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, 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.
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 44% 34% 122% 70% 47% 75% 14% 9.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more IronIron +233.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +373%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +198.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%

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.
Squid
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 11% 0% 14% 59% 263% 39% 33% 78% 0.25% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +771%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +540.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 ProteinProtein +59.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +245.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.637 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +629.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Anchovy Opinion
Calories 158kcal 131kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 20.35g Squid
Fats 1.4g 4.84g Anchovy
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 60mg Anchovy
Magnesium 60mg 41mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 147mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 383mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 3.25mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.211mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 1.72mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 174mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 104mg Anchovy
Vitamin A 675IU 50IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 15µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.209mg 0.07mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 36.5µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.256mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.645mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.143mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.62µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.282g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.637g Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.228mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.892mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.938mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.654mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.869mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.602mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.794mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.048mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.599mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.029g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Anchovy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
102%
Squid
39%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.