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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 82% | 35% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
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 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 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.