Anchovy vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and trout:
- Both anchovy and trout are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Trout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, anchovy contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than anchovy.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than anchovy.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both anchovy and trout are high in calories. Trout has 56% more calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to trout for carbs. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both trout and anchovy are low in carbohydrates - trout has 0.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Trout and anchovy contain similar amounts of sugar - trout has 0.04g of sugar per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both anchovy and trout are high in protein. Trout has 20% more protein than anchovy - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Anchovy and trout contain similar amounts of saturated fat - anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Anchovy and trout contain similar amounts of cholesterol - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than anchovy - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than anchovy - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than anchovy - trout has 64.6iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 479% more Vitamin E than anchovy - anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Anchovy and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, anchovy contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both anchovy and trout contain significant amounts of folate.
| Anchovy | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 374% more calcium than trout - anchovy has 147mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 733% more iron than trout - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both anchovy and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 21% more potassium than anchovy - anchovy has 383mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more epa than trout per 100 grams, however, trout contains more dpa and alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams. Both anchovy and trout contain significant amounts of DHA.
| Anchovy | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | 0.631 G |
| EPA | 0.538 G | 0.265 G |
| DPA | 0.029 G | 0.111 G |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.268 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 1.275 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, trout has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 1.929 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.053 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 1.982 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 trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both anchovy and trout are high in calories. Trout has 60% more calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is anchovy or trout better for protein?
Both anchovy and trout are high in protein. Trout has 20% more protein than anchovy - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does anchovy or trout contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than trout - anchovy has 147mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does anchovy or trout contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 730% more iron than trout - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
Does anchovy or trout contain more potassium?
Both anchovy and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 20% more potassium than anchovy - anchovy has 383mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.