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 141
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Fish 21.4
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Fish 5.50
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 21.4g 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 | Fish | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 141 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.8 g | 44.4 g | +59% |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 26.9 g | -20% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.50 g | 9.85 g | -44% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.49 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.92 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 39.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.160 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.00 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.560 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.380 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.40 ug | 12.6 ug | -65% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 249 mg | 240 mg | +4% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.700 mg | 2.69 mg | -74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 228 mg | -87% |
| Phosphorus, P | 354 mg | 226 mg | +57% |
| Potassium, K | 300 mg | 298 mg | +1% |
| Sodium, Na | 75.0 mg | 5403 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 2.54 mg | -61% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 0.235 mg | -57% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | 0.138 mg | -85% |
| Selenium, Se | 43.3 ug | 48.2 ug | -10% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 590 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 2.47 g | 16.4 g | -85% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 61.0 IU | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.482 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.816 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.188 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.237 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.16 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.278 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.245 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.52 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.057 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.049 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.073 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.073 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.473 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.090 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.702 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.240 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.940 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.988 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.74 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.97 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.634 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.230 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.837 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.724 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.10 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.631 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.30 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.19 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.20 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.758 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.874 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na -99% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, without salt, drained solids with bone Magnesium, Mg -87% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, without salt, drained solids with bone Manganese, Mn -85% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, without salt, drained solids with bone Iron, Fe -74% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, without salt, drained solids with bone
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