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 zinc; however, anchovy is richer in vitamin B3.
- Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 199% more than anchovy.
- Anchovy has 7 times less sodium than squid. Squid has 744mg of sodium, while anchovy has 104mg.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1253.3% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.62µg | 199% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.256mg | 113% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.5µg | 97% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 3.25mg | 95% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.211mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 14.024mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 174mg | 58% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 60mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 104mg | 28% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 20.35g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 15µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.72mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.143mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 1.637g | 9% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 383mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 41mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 4.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.645mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1.282g | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 1.182g | 3% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.892mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.869mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.794mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.599mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.538g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.911g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.029g | N/A |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.