Anchovy vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and shrimp:
- Both anchovy and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Anchovy has 52% less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Anchovy has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more folate.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha, epa and dpa than shrimp.
- Shrimp has 3.9 times less saturated fat than anchovy.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Anchovy is high in calories and shrimp has 46% less calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 9% |
| Fat | 35% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and anchovy are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both anchovy and shrimp are high in protein. Anchovy has 50% more protein than shrimp - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 3.9 times less saturated fat than anchovy - anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and anchovy are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Anchovy has 52% less cholesterol than shrimp - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 260% more Vitamin A than anchovy - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Anchovy and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Anchovy and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more folate. Both anchovy and shrimp contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Anchovy | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both anchovy and shrimp are high in calcium. Anchovy has 172% more calcium than shrimp - anchovy has 147mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than shrimp - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Anchovy is an excellent source of potassium and it has 239% more potassium than shrimp - anchovy has 383mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more DHA, EPA and DPA than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.538 G | 0.068 G |
| DPA | 0.029 G | 0.006 G |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both anchovy and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Anchovy | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 0.101 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 shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Anchovy is high in calories and shrimp has 50% less calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is anchovy or shrimp better for protein?
Both anchovy and shrimp are high in protein. Anchovy has 50% more protein than shrimp - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does anchovy or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both anchovy and shrimp are high in calcium. Anchovy has 170% more calcium than shrimp - anchovy has 147mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does anchovy or shrimp contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than shrimp - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does anchovy or shrimp contain more potassium?
Anchovy is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than shrimp - anchovy has 383mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.