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Swordfish vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Anchovy

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Anchovy is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% more.
  • Swordfish contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Anchovy. Swordfish contains 0.615mg of Vitamin B6, while Anchovy contains 0.143mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, 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 +74.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +87.7%
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +622.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Copper +358.7%
Contains more Manganese +438.5%
Equal in Sodium - 104
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +87.7%
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +622.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Copper +358.7%
Contains more Manganese +438.5%
Equal in Sodium - 104

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 +158%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
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 +158%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 73.37
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 73.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.7%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Anchovy Opinion
Protein 23.45g 20.35g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 4.84g Swordfish
Calories 172kcal 131kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 0.45mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Magnesium 35mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 304mg 174mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 383mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 104mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.72mg Anchovy
Copper 0.046mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.013mg 0.07mg Anchovy
Selenium 68.5µg 36.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 50IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 15µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.57mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.055mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.143mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 9µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.228mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.892mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.938mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.654mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.869mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.602mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.794mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 1.048mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.599mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 60mg Anchovy
Trans Fat 0.056g Anchovy
Saturated Fat 1.911g 1.282g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.029g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 1.182g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.637g Anchovy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

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Swordfish 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
95%
Swordfish
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.629g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.