Anchovies vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Anchovies —
Crustaceans 84
Protein (g)
Anchovies 26.9
Crustaceans 18.3
Carbs (g)
Anchovies 2.41
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Anchovies 9.85
Crustaceans 0.600
Fiber (g)
Anchovies —
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 18.3g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained 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 | Anchovies | Crustaceans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 84 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 44.4 g | 79.6 g | -44% |
| Protein | 26.9 g | 18.3 g | +47% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.85 g | 0.600 g | +1542% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.41 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 0.090 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0.080 g | |
| Cholesterol | — | 42.0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 7.00 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.043 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.043 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 1.10 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.350 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.150 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 44.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 12.6 ug | 9.00 ug | +41% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 240 mg | 46.0 mg | +421% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.69 mg | 0.590 mg | +356% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 228 mg | 49.0 mg | +364% |
| Phosphorus, P | 226 mg | 219 mg | +3% |
| Potassium, K | 298 mg | 204 mg | +46% |
| Sodium, Na | 5403 mg | 836 mg | +546% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.54 mg | 5.95 mg | -57% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.235 mg | 0.922 mg | -74% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.138 mg | 0.035 mg | +293% |
| Selenium, Se | 48.2 ug | 36.4 ug | +32% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 206 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 351 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 4.31 g | — | |
| Ash | 16.4 g | 1.80 g | +809% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 44.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 44.0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 24.0 IU | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 0.130 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.255 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.741 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.887 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.45 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 1.59 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.515 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.205 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.773 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.609 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.861 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.60 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.372 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.04 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.89 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.12 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.10 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.603 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.720 g | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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