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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 from 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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8
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Contains more Calcium +764.7%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Contains more Calcium +764.7%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 174

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
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8
Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Vitamin A +94%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Anchovy
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 +94%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Fats +91.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Tuna salad
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
Anchovy
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Fats +91.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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Anchovy
Anchovy
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 20.35g Anchovy
Fats 9.26g 4.84g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 131kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 147mg Anchovy
Iron 1mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Magnesium 19mg 41mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 178mg 174mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 383mg Anchovy
Sodium 402mg 104mg Anchovy
Zinc 0.56mg 1.72mg Anchovy
Copper 0.145mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.04mg 0.07mg Anchovy
Selenium 41.2µg 36.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 50IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 15µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Folate 8µg 9µg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.62µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.228mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.701mg 0.892mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.938mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.293mg 1.654mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.457mg 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.47mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.794mg Anchovy
Valine 0.824mg 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.467mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Cholesterol 13mg 60mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.282g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g Anchovy
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 1.182g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.637g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna salad Anchovy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
42%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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.