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 119
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Fish 17.5
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Fish 4.93
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 17.5g 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 | 119 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 77.3 g | 44.4 g | +74% |
| Protein | 17.5 g | 26.9 g | -35% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.93 g | 9.85 g | -50% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.12 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.19 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 64.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.35 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.750 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.00 ug | 12.6 ug | -84% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 60.0 mg | 240 mg | -75% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 2.69 mg | -67% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 228 mg | -87% |
| Phosphorus, P | 180 mg | 226 mg | -20% |
| Potassium, K | 275 mg | 298 mg | -8% |
| Sodium, Na | 75.0 mg | 5403 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.660 mg | 2.54 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.232 mg | 0.235 mg | -1% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.700 mg | 0.138 mg | +408% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.6 ug | 48.2 ug | -74% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 498 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.08 g | 16.4 g | -93% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 170 IU | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.105 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.872 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.142 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.791 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.20 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.081 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.119 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.15 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.155 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.114 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.224 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.230 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.144 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.287 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.196 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.769 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.808 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.42 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.61 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.519 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.188 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.685 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.592 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.904 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.516 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.06 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.80 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.62 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.842 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.620 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.716 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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