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 167
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Fish 23.6
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Fish 7.39
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 23.6g 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 | 167 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.1 g | 44.4 g | +53% |
| Protein | 23.6 g | 26.9 g | -12% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.39 g | 9.85 g | -25% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.44 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.49 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.040 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 79.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.032 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.212 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.62 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.535 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.119 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 82.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 5.50 ug | 12.6 ug | -57% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 55.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.07 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 232 mg | 240 mg | -3% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.650 mg | 2.69 mg | -76% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 31.0 mg | 228 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 338 mg | 226 mg | +50% |
| Potassium, K | 314 mg | 298 mg | +5% |
| Sodium, Na | 408 mg | 5403 mg | -92% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.840 mg | 2.54 mg | -67% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.072 mg | 0.235 mg | -69% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.029 mg | 0.138 mg | -79% |
| Selenium, Se | 34.3 ug | 48.2 ug | -29% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 701 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 2.47 g | 16.4 g | -85% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 3.70 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 55.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 184 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 841 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.231 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.971 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.164 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.323 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.34 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.32 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.737 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.072 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.070 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.006 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.78 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.134 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.117 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.059 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.054 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.112 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.027 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.518 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.139 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.749 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.011 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.014 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.002 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.013 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.283 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.83 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.06 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.696 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.180 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.00 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.866 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.31 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.48 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.640 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.52 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.74 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.32 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.44 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.966 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.06 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 31.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 44.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 0.800 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 2.10 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 4.00 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 83.0 mg | — | |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | 22.0 mcg | — | |
* 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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