Tilapia vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tilapia and anchovy
- Tilapia has more vitamin B12 and selenium, while anchovy has more vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc.
- Anchovy covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 58% more than tilapia.
- Tilapia contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than anchovy. While tilapia contains 1.86µg of vitamin B12, anchovy contains only 0.62µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tilapia, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +319.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.8% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 14.024mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 0.62µg | 52% |
| Selenium | 54.4µg | 36.5µg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 3.25mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.211mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.256mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 147mg | 13% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 20.35g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.72mg | 12% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 1.637g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 174mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.65g | 4.84g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 1.282g | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 1.182g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 131kcal | 0% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 383mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.892mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.869mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.794mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.599mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.538g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.911g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
41%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilapia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.342g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.