Mollusks 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)
Mollusks 86
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Mollusks 11.9
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 3.69
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Mollusks 2.24
Anchovies 9.85
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Anchovies —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 11.9g 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 | Mollusks | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 86 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.6 g | 44.4 g | +81% |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 26.9 g | -56% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.24 g | 9.85 g | -77% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.69 g | 2.41 g | +53% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.425 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.507 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 28.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.00 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.160 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.210 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.60 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 42.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 65.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 12.0 ug | 12.6 ug | -5% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 48.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.550 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 240 mg | -89% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.95 mg | 2.69 mg | +47% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34.0 mg | 228 mg | -85% |
| Phosphorus, P | 197 mg | 226 mg | -13% |
| Potassium, K | 320 mg | 298 mg | +7% |
| Sodium, Na | 286 mg | 5403 mg | -95% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.60 mg | 2.54 mg | -37% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.094 mg | 0.235 mg | -60% |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.40 mg | 0.138 mg | +2369% |
| Selenium, Se | 44.8 ug | 48.2 ug | -7% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 360 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 1.59 g | 16.4 g | -90% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 42.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 42.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 48.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 160 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.020 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 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) | 0.059 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.294 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.068 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.138 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.205 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.138 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.026 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.606 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.035 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.070 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.188 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.253 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.133 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.512 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.518 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.838 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.889 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.268 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.156 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.426 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.381 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.520 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.868 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.228 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.720 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.15 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.62 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.744 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.486 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.533 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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