Cod vs Anchovies
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 14.2g 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 | Cod | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 83.5 g | 44.4 g | +88% |
| Protein | 14.2 g | 26.9 g | -47% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.216 g | 9.85 g | -98% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.524 g | 2.41 g | -78% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.586 ug | 12.6 ug | -95% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 9.01 mg | 240 mg | -96% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 2.69 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.9 mg | 228 mg | -92% |
| Phosphorus, P | 279 mg | 226 mg | +24% |
| Potassium, K | 192 mg | 298 mg | -35% |
| Sodium, Na | 354 mg | 5403 mg | -93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.269 mg | 2.54 mg | -89% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.009 mg | 0.235 mg | -96% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | 0.138 mg | -100% |
| Selenium, Se | 22.3 ug | 48.2 ug | -54% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 61 kcal | 206 kcal | -70% |
| Nitrogen | 2.27 g | 4.31 g | -47% |
| Ash | 1.53 g | 16.4 g | -91% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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