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 86
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Crustaceans 17.4
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Crustaceans 0.740
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Crustaceans 0.970
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 17.4g 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 | 86 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.2 g | 44.4 g | +78% |
| Protein | 17.4 g | 26.9 g | -35% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.970 g | 9.85 g | -90% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.740 g | 2.41 g | -69% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.132 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.167 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 59.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.50 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.047 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.167 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.14 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 | 27.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 46.0 mg | 240 mg | -81% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.370 mg | 2.69 mg | -86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 mg | 228 mg | -80% |
| Phosphorus, P | 182 mg | 226 mg | -19% |
| Potassium, K | 354 mg | 298 mg | +19% |
| Sodium, Na | 295 mg | 5403 mg | -95% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.27 mg | 2.54 mg | +68% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.674 mg | 0.235 mg | +187% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.080 mg | 0.138 mg | -42% |
| Selenium, Se | 37.1 ug | 48.2 ug | -23% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 360 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.70 g | 16.4 g | -90% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 44.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 44.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 27.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 90.0 IU | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.089 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.041 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.043 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.093 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.317 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.219 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.088 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.242 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.705 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.844 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.38 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.51 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.490 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.195 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.735 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.579 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.819 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.52 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.354 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.986 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.80 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.97 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.574 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.685 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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