Whitefish vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Whitefish and Anchovy
- Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Anchovy has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Anchovy is 64% higher.
- Anchovy has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Whitefish. Whitefish has 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Anchovy has 0.055mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 | +98.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +591.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +162% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +116.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 24.47g | 20.35g |
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| Fats | 7.51g | 4.84g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 60mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 147mg |
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| Potassium | 406mg | 383mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 3.25mg |
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| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.211mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.72mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 174mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 104mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 39µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 14.024mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.162g | 1.282g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g | 1.182g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 1.637g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.228mg |
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| Threonine | 1.073mg | 0.892mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.654mg |
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| Lysine | 2.248mg | 1.869mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.602mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.794mg |
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| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.599mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.538g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.911g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.029g |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.