Anchovy vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has 72% less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, anchovy contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in calories. Hemp seed has 322% more calories than anchovy - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 6% |
| Fat | 35% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Anchovy has less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than anchovy - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Anchovy has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in protein. Hemp seed has 55% more protein than anchovy - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Anchovy has 72% less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has less cholesterol than anchovy - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Anchovy and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, anchovy contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both anchovy and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Anchovy | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 110 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in calcium. Anchovy has 110% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in iron. Hemp seed has 145% more iron than anchovy - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 213% more potassium than anchovy - hemp seed has 1200mg 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 hemp seed per 100 grams, however, hemp seed contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.538 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 10.024 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 28.799 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in calories. Hemp seed has 320% more calories than anchovy - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is hemp seeds or anchovy better for protein?
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in protein. Hemp seed has 60% more protein than anchovy - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or anchovy contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in calcium. Anchovy has 110% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or anchovy contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in iron. Hemp seed has 150% more iron than anchovy - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and anchovy are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 210% more potassium than anchovy - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.