Raw Beef vs. Anchovy

Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Anchovy


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of raw beef versus anchovy (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and anchovy:

  • Both raw beef and anchovy are high in calories, potassium and protein.
  • Anchovy has more niacin, however, raw beef contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Anchovy has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
  • Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of raw beef and anchovy is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both raw beef and anchovy are high in calories. Raw beef has 153% more calories than anchovy - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to anchovy for carbs. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for anchovy, 65:0:35 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Raw Beef Anchovy
Protein 18% 65%
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Fat 82% 35%
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Protein

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Both raw beef and anchovy are high in protein. Anchovy has 42% more protein than raw beef - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Raw beef is high in saturated fat and anchovy has 89% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Anchovy has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Raw beef and anchovy contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Raw beef and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Raw beef and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Raw beef and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Raw beef and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Anchovy has more niacin, however, raw beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both raw beef and anchovy contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Raw Beef Anchovy
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.055 MG
Riboflavin 0.151 MG 0.256 MG
Niacin 3.382 MG 14.024 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.395 MG 0.645 MG
Vitamin B6 0.278 MG 0.143 MG
Folate 9 UG 9 UG
Vitamin B12 2.07 UG 0.62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 513% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.

iron

Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 98% more iron than raw beef - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both raw beef and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 76% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, raw beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams, however, anchovy contains more dha, epa and dpa than raw beef per 100 grams.

Raw Beef Anchovy
alpha linoleic acid 0.084 G ~
DHA ~ 0.911 G
EPA ~ 0.538 G
DPA ~ 0.029 G
Total 0.084 G 1.478 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.

Raw Beef Anchovy
other omega 6 0.035 G 0.007 G
linoleic acid 0.577 G 0.097 G
Total 0.612 G 0.104 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Raw Beef or Anchovy .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) .

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FAQ

Does raw beef or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both raw beef and anchovy are high in calories. Raw beef has 150% more calories than anchovy - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.

Is raw beef or anchovy better for protein?
Both raw beef and anchovy are high in protein. Anchovy has 40% more protein than raw beef - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.

Does raw beef or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.

Does raw beef or anchovy contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 100% more iron than raw beef - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.

Does raw beef or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 80% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.