Beef vs Fish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 112
Fish 210
Protein (g)
Beef 17.7
Fish 28.9
Carbs (g)
Beef 0.140
Fish 0
Fat (g)
Beef 3.94
Fish 9.71
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Fish 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids — 28.9g vs 17.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw — 112 vs 210 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Fish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 112 kcal | 210 kcal | -47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 77.1 g | 50.3 g | +53% |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 28.9 g | -39% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.94 g | 9.71 g | -59% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.140 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.38 g | 2.20 g | -37% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.14 g | 3.77 g | -70% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.180 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 85.0 mg | +46% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.238 mg | 0.078 mg | +205% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.906 mg | 0.363 mg | +150% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.53 mg | 19.9 mg | -62% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.79 mg | 0.909 mg | +97% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.279 mg | 0.203 mg | +37% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 13.0 ug | -77% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 85.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 8.55 ug | 0.880 ug | +872% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 12.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.220 mg | 3.33 mg | -93% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 1.70 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 7.00 mg | 232 mg | -97% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.31 mg | 4.63 mg | -7% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 69.0 mg | -70% |
| Phosphorus, P | 212 mg | 252 mg | -16% |
| Potassium, K | 287 mg | 544 mg | -47% |
| Sodium, Na | 98.0 mg | 3668 mg | -97% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.70 mg | 2.44 mg | -30% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.396 mg | 0.339 mg | +17% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.035 mg | 0.100 mg | -65% |
| Selenium, Se | 21.8 ug | 68.1 ug | -68% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 467 kj | 879 kj | -47% |
| Ash | 1.10 g | 11.1 g | -90% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 13.0 ug | -77% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 13.0 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 12.0 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 40.0 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 17.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0.020 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | 0.170 mg | -88% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 69.0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 1.70 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 12.1 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.020 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.067 g | 0.428 g | -84% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.621 g | 1.33 g | -53% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.051 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.623 g | 0.420 g | +48% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.590 g | -90% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.06 g | 2.94 g | -64% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.009 g | +22% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.163 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.546 g | 2.56 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.395 g | 0.362 g | +9% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.016 g | 0.017 g | -6% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.078 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.128 g | 0.010 g | +1180% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.763 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.041 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 1.29 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.324 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 1.27 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.33 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 2.35 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 2.65 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.855 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.310 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 1.13 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.975 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.49 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.73 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.850 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.75 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.96 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 4.31 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.39 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.02 g | |
| Serine | — | 1.18 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 15.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Purine, guanine | 16.0 mg | 39.0 mg | -59% |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 38.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +171% |
| Purine, xanthine | 102 mg | 268 mg | -62% |
| Purines, total | 171 mg | 321 mg | -47% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +872% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +205% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +150% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw
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