Crustaceans vs Anchovies
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Crustaceans 84
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Crustaceans 18.3
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Crustaceans 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Crustaceans 0.600
Anchovies 9.85
Fiber (g)
Crustaceans 0
Anchovies —
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 | Crustaceans | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 84 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.6 g | 44.4 g | +79% |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 26.9 g | -32% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.600 g | 9.85 g | -94% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| 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 | 9.00 ug | 12.6 ug | -29% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 46.0 mg | 240 mg | -81% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.590 mg | 2.69 mg | -78% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 49.0 mg | 228 mg | -78% |
| Phosphorus, P | 219 mg | 226 mg | -3% |
| Potassium, K | 204 mg | 298 mg | -31% |
| Sodium, Na | 836 mg | 5403 mg | -85% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.95 mg | 2.54 mg | +134% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.922 mg | 0.235 mg | +292% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.035 mg | 0.138 mg | -75% |
| Selenium, Se | 36.4 ug | 48.2 ug | -24% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 351 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.80 g | 16.4 g | -89% |
| 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 SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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