Anchovy vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and lentils:
- Both lentils and anchovy are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lentil has 23.1 times less saturated fat than anchovy.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, anchovy contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lentils and anchovy are high in calories. Lentil is very similar to lentil for calories - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 67% |
| Fat | 35% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Anchovy has less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than anchovy - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Anchovy has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lentils and anchovy are high in protein. Anchovy has 126% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lentil has 23.1 times less saturated fat than anchovy - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than anchovy - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than anchovy - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Anchovy has more Vitamin A than lentil - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, anchovy contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both anchovy and lentils contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Anchovy | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 674% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Both lentils and anchovy are high in iron. Lentil is very similar to anchovy for iron - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both lentils and anchovy are high in potassium. Lentil is very similar to lentil for potassium - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha, epa and dpa than lentil per 100 grams, however, lentil contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.538 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.037 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both anchovy and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Anchovy | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.137 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.137 G |
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FAQ
Does lentils or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lentils and anchovy are high in calories. Lentil is quite similar to lentil for calories - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is lentils or anchovy better for protein?
Both lentils and anchovy are high in protein. Anchovy has 130% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does lentils or anchovy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, anchovy has fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and anchovy has no carbs..
Does lentils or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 670% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does lentils or anchovy contain more iron?
Both lentils and anchovy are high in iron. Lentil is very similar to anchovy for iron - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does lentils or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both lentils and anchovy are high in potassium. Lentil is very similar to lentil for potassium - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.