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Tuna salad vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tuna salad and anchovy different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, anchovy is richer in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for anchovy is 46% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 4 times more sodium than anchovy. While tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, anchovy contains only 104mg.

Fish, tuna salad and Fish, anchovy, european, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 SeleniumSelenium +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +764.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.2%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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.
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 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% 5% 11% 0% 14% 59% 263% 39% 33% 78% 0.25% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 FatsFats +91.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Anchovy DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 14.024mg 46%
Iron 1mg 3.25mg 28%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.62µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.637g 17%
Cholesterol 13mg 60mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.256mg 14%
Sodium 402mg 104mg 13%
Calcium 17mg 147mg 13%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.72mg 11%
Protein 16.04g 20.35g 9%
Selenium 41.2µg 36.5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.645mg 8%
Copper 0.145mg 0.211mg 7%
Fats 9.26g 4.84g 7%
Potassium 178mg 383mg 6%
Magnesium 19mg 41mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.143mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 1.182g 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Calories 187kcal 131kcal 3%
Carbs 9.41g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin A 24µg 15µg 1%
Phosphorus 178mg 174mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.544g 1.282g 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.228mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.892mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.654mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 1.869mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.602mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.794mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.599mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.538g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.911g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
39%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.