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 147
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Fish 24.5
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Fish 4.69
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 24.5g 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 | 147 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.2 g | 44.4 g | +58% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 26.9 g | -9% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.69 g | 9.85 g | -52% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.868 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.33 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 64.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.140 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.190 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.50 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.870 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.50 ug | 12.6 ug | -80% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 240 mg | -89% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.310 mg | 2.69 mg | -88% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 228 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 236 mg | 226 mg | +5% |
| Potassium, K | 512 mg | 298 mg | +72% |
| Sodium, Na | 59.0 mg | 5403 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.530 mg | 2.54 mg | -79% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.052 mg | 0.235 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.015 mg | 0.138 mg | -89% |
| Selenium, Se | 51.5 ug | 48.2 ug | +7% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 615 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.36 g | 16.4 g | -92% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 17.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 21.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 69.0 IU | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.135 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.526 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.181 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.333 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.944 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.055 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.25 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.150 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.172 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.143 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.733 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.274 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.07 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.99 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.25 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.725 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.263 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.956 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.827 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.47 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.721 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.48 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.51 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.65 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.17 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.866 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.999 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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