USDA-derived comparison
Anchovies vs Tuna Steak
Anchovies leads for Vitamin E, Iron and Calcium; Tuna Steak answers with Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 and Phosphorus.
Who each is for: Choose anchovies for vitamin E and iron. Choose tuna Steak for vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Anchovies
Typical serving: 5 fillets (20g)
34/100
Tuna Steak
Typical serving: 1 steak (130g)
29/100
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Anchovies | Tuna Steak |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g | 29 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3,670 mg | 54 mg |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 527 mg |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 4 mg |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 69 mg | 42 mg |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 µg | 2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Folate | 13 µg | 2 µg |
Servings differ: 5 fillets of anchovies is about 20g, 1 steak of tuna steak about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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