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 204
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Fish 28.6
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Fish 1.92
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Fish 8.23
Anchovies 9.85
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat — 28.6g vs 26.9g 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 | 204 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 58.6 g | 44.4 g | +32% |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 26.9 g | +6% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.23 g | 9.85 g | -16% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.92 g | 2.41 g | -20% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.87 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.13 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.4 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.277 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.949 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.19 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.15 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.185 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 92.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 11.5 ug | 12.6 ug | -9% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 91.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 28.0 mg | 240 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.770 mg | 2.69 mg | -71% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 228 mg | -89% |
| Phosphorus, P | 515 mg | 226 mg | +128% |
| Potassium, K | 283 mg | 298 mg | -5% |
| Sodium, Na | 117 mg | 5403 mg | -98% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.28 mg | 2.54 mg | -50% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.128 mg | 0.235 mg | -46% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | 0.138 mg | -91% |
| Selenium, Se | 51.7 ug | 48.2 ug | +7% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 854 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.76 g | 16.4 g | -89% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 92.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 92.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 91.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 303 IU | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.097 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.63 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.135 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.479 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.46 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.142 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.053 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.40 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.037 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.008 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.232 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 1.26 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.105 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 1.75 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.375 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.30 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.47 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.51 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.18 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.710 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.499 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.40 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.44 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.68 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.64 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.778 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.83 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.29 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.42 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.833 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.52 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.25 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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