Anchovy vs. Oyster
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Oyster
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
oyster
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and oyster:
- Both anchovy and oyster are high in calcium and iron.
- Anchovy has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Oyster has 58% less cholesterol than anchovy.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Anchovy is high in calories and oyster has 55% less calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oyster per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for oyster, 36:39:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 39% |
| Fat | 35% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Anchovy has less carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Anchovy is an excellent source of protein and it has 290% more protein than oyster - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Anchovy and oyster contain similar amounts of saturated fat - anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster has 58% less cholesterol than anchovy - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster has 25mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than anchovy - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Anchovy and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Anchovy has more Vitamin E than oyster - anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Anchovy and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both anchovy and oyster contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Anchovy | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 1.267 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 16.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both anchovy and oyster are high in calcium. Anchovy has 234% more calcium than oyster - anchovy has 147mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Both anchovy and oyster are high in iron. Oyster has 78% more iron than anchovy - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Anchovy is an excellent source of potassium and it has 209% more potassium than oyster - anchovy has 383mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha, epa and dpa than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | 0.203 G |
| EPA | 0.538 G | 0.188 G |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.044 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, anchovy has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.028 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.061 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does anchovy or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Anchovy is high in calories and oyster has 60% less calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is anchovy or oyster better for protein?
Anchovy is a fantastic source of protein and it has 290% more protein than oyster - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does oyster or anchovy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, anchovy has fewer carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and anchovy has no carbs..
Does anchovy or oyster contain more calcium?
Both anchovy and oyster are high in calcium. Anchovy has 230% more calcium than oyster - anchovy has 147mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does anchovy or oyster contain more iron?
Both anchovy and oyster are high in iron. Oyster has 80% more iron than anchovy - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does anchovy or oyster contain more potassium?
Anchovy is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than oyster - anchovy has 383mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.