Jellyfish 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)
Jellyfish 36
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Jellyfish 5.50
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Jellyfish 0
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Jellyfish 1.40
Anchovies 9.85
Fiber (g)
Jellyfish 0
Anchovies —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 5.50g 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 | Jellyfish | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 36 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.0 g | 44.4 g | +53% |
| Protein | 5.50 g | 26.9 g | -80% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.40 g | 9.85 g | -86% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 2.41 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.273 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.202 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 5.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 95.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.020 ug | 12.6 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 2.00 mg | 240 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.27 mg | 2.69 mg | -16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 228 mg | -99% |
| Phosphorus, P | 20.0 mg | 226 mg | -91% |
| Potassium, K | 3.00 mg | 298 mg | -99% |
| Sodium, Na | 9690 mg | 5403 mg | +79% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.420 mg | 2.54 mg | -83% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.140 mg | 0.235 mg | -40% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.138 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 42.2 ug | 48.2 ug | -12% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 151 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 25.1 g | 16.4 g | +53% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 7.00 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 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 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.190 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.063 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.033 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.127 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.031 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.007 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.475 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.046 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.021 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.250 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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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