Anchovy vs. Bison
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Cooked Bison
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
cooked
bison
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and bison:
- Both bison and anchovy are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, bison contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bison and anchovy are high in calories. Bison has a little more calories (9%) than anchovy by weight - bison has 143 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to bison for carbs. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for bison, 84:0:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 84% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both bison and anchovy are high in protein. Bison has 40% more protein than anchovy - bison has 28.4g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bison and anchovy contain similar amounts of saturated fat - bison has 0.91g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bison and anchovy contain similar amounts of cholesterol - bison has 82mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Anchovy has more Vitamin A than bison - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bison and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bison and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, bison contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both anchovy and bison contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Anchovy | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 3.71 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 2.86 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than bison - bison has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Both bison and anchovy are high in iron. Bison has a little more iron (5%) than anchovy by weight - bison has 3.4mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bison and anchovy are high in potassium. Bison is very similar to bison for potassium - bison has 361mg 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 bison per 100 grams, however, bison contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.538 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.04 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.04 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both anchovy and bison contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Anchovy | Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.14 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.21 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 bison or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bison and anchovy are high in calories. Bison has a little more calories ( 10%) than anchovy by weight - bison has 143 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is bison or anchovy better for protein?
Both bison and anchovy are high in protein. Bison has 40% more protein than anchovy - bison has 28.4g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does bison or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than bison - bison has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does bison or anchovy contain more iron?
Both bison and anchovy are high in iron. Bison has a little more iron ( 10%) than anchovy by weight - bison has 3.4mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does bison or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both bison and anchovy are high in potassium. Bison is very similar to bison for potassium - bison has 361mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.