Butter vs Anchovies
Side-by-side calorie and nutrition comparison per 100g — USDA Foundation Foods data
VS
Anchovies has 528 fewer kcal (72% less)
Nutrient Comparison
Per 100g · Green = winner for that nutrient
| Nutrient | Butter | Anchovies | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 734kcal | 206kcal | Anchovies ✓ |
| Protein | – | 26.9g | Anchovies ✓ |
| Carbohydrates | – | 2.41g | Butter ✓ |
| Total Fat | 81.5g | 9.85g | Anchovies ✓ |
| Sodium | 10mg | 5400mg | Butter ✓ |
| Potassium | 19mg | 298mg | Anchovies ✓ |
| Calcium | 14mg | 240mg | Anchovies ✓ |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 2.69mg | Anchovies ✓ |
Verdict
For Weight Loss
Anchovies is the better choice with 206 kcal vs 734 kcal per 100g.
For Muscle Building
Anchovies provides more protein (26.9g vs 0g per 100g).
For Fiber & Gut Health
Butter has more fiber (0g vs 0g per 100g).
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