Anchovy vs. Tempeh
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Tempeh
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
tempeh
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and tempeh:
- Both anchovy and tempeh are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tempeh contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Tempeh (Tempeh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in calories. Tempeh has 47% more calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tempeh per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for tempeh, 39:15:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 15% |
| Fat | 35% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Anchovy has less carbohydrates than tempeh - tempeh has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in protein. Anchovy is very similar to tempeh for protein - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Anchovy has 50% less saturated fat than tempeh - anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tempeh has less cholesterol than anchovy - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Anchovy has more Vitamin A than tempeh - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Anchovy has more Vitamin E than tempeh - anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Anchovy and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tempeh contains more folate. Both anchovy and tempeh contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Anchovy | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 2.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 0.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in calcium. Anchovy has 32% more calcium than tempeh - anchovy has 147mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in iron. Anchovy has 20% more iron than tempeh - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in potassium. Anchovy is very similar to anchovy for potassium - anchovy has 383mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha, epa and dpa than tempeh per 100 grams, however, tempeh contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.538 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.248 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.248 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 4.052 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.104 G | 4.052 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 tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Both anchovy and tempeh are high in calories. Tempeh has 50% more calories than anchovy - anchovy has 131 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is anchovy or tempeh better for protein?
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in protein. Anchovy is very similar to tempeh for protein - anchovy has 20.4g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does anchovy or tempeh contain more calcium?
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in calcium. Anchovy has 30% more calcium than tempeh - anchovy has 147mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does anchovy or tempeh contain more iron?
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in iron. Anchovy has 20% more iron than tempeh - anchovy has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
Does anchovy or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both anchovy and tempeh are high in potassium. Anchovy is very similar to anchovy for potassium - anchovy has 383mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.