Which has more protein, Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw or Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained?

Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained has more protein at 26.9g per 100g, compared to 22.3g for Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw.

Which has more calories, Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw or Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw healthier than Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Fish vs Anchovies

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Fish —

Anchovies —

Protein (g)

Fish 22.3

Anchovies 26.9

Carbs (g)

Fish 0

Anchovies 2.41

Fat (g)

Fish 4.94

Anchovies 9.85

Fiber (g)

Fish —

Anchovies —

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 22.3g 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
Macronutrients
Water	72.5 g	44.4 g	+63%
Protein	22.3 g	26.9 g	-17%
Total lipid (fat)	4.94 g	9.85 g	-50%
Carbohydrate, by difference	0 g	2.41 g	-100%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.722 g	—
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	1.14 g	—
Cholesterol	59.3 mg	—
Vitamins
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	5.16 ug	12.6 ug	-59%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	14.8 mg	240 mg	-94%
Iron, Fe	0.402 mg	2.69 mg	-85%
Magnesium, Mg	26.1 mg	228 mg	-89%
Phosphorus, P	226 mg	226 mg	=
Potassium, K	330 mg	298 mg	+11%
Sodium, Na	53.3 mg	5403 mg	-99%
Zinc, Zn	0.425 mg	2.54 mg	-83%
Copper, Cu	0.062 mg	0.235 mg	-74%
Manganese, Mn	0 mg	0.138 mg	-100%
Selenium, Se	30.2 ug	48.2 ug	-37%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	130 kcal	206 kcal	-37%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	136 kcal	—
Nitrogen	3.57 g	4.31 g	-17%
Ash	1.16 g	16.4 g	-93%
Iodine, I	18.4 ug	—
Retinol	42.8 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)	0.001 g	—
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.120 g	—
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	0.485 g	—
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.088 g	—
MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis)	0.585 g	—
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.710 g	—
PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid)	0.050 g	—
PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid)	0.021 g	—
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid)	0.211 g	—
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	0.068 g	—
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	0.326 g	—
Purines
Purine, adenine	18.5 mg	—
Purine, guanine	17.5 mg	—
Purine, hypoxanthine	217 mg	—
Purine, uric acid	0.281 mg	—
Purine, xanthine	6.40 mg	—
Purines, total	260 mg	—

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Manganese, Mn -100% in Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw Sodium, Na -99% in Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw Calcium, Ca -94% in Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw Magnesium, Mg -89% in Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw

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