Fish 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)
Fish 105
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Fish 22.8
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Fish 0.860
Anchovies 9.85
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 22.8g 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 | Fish | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 105 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 75.6 g | 44.4 g | +70% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 26.9 g | -16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.860 g | 9.85 g | -91% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.167 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.124 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.087 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.079 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.51 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.282 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 85.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.05 ug | 12.6 ug | -92% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.820 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.20 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 240 mg | -91% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.490 mg | 2.69 mg | -82% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 41.0 mg | 228 mg | -82% |
| Phosphorus, P | 260 mg | 226 mg | +15% |
| Potassium, K | 528 mg | 298 mg | +77% |
| Sodium, Na | 218 mg | 5403 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.580 mg | 2.54 mg | -77% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.037 mg | 0.235 mg | -84% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | 0.138 mg | -85% |
| Selenium, Se | 38.1 ug | 48.2 ug | -21% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 439 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.49 g | 16.4 g | -91% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 14.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 47.0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 47.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.20 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.116 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.038 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.078 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.004 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.291 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.028 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.013 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.153 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.255 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.998 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.85 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.09 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.674 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.244 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.889 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.768 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.36 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.670 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.38 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.33 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.40 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.09 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.805 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.929 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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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