Mollusks vs Anchovies
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mollusks 164
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Mollusks 29.8
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 4.40
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Mollusks 2.08
Anchovies 9.85
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Anchovies —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat — 29.8g vs 26.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat 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 | 164 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.5 g | 44.4 g | +36% |
| Protein | 29.8 g | 26.9 g | +11% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.08 g | 9.85 g | -79% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.40 g | 2.41 g | +83% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.453 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.324 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 96.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.00 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.057 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.076 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.78 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.900 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.648 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 24.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 81.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 36.0 ug | 12.6 ug | +185% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 90.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.20 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 106 mg | 240 mg | -56% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.54 mg | 2.69 mg | +255% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 60.0 mg | 228 mg | -74% |
| Phosphorus, P | 279 mg | 226 mg | +24% |
| Potassium, K | 630 mg | 298 mg | +112% |
| Sodium, Na | 460 mg | 5403 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.36 mg | 2.54 mg | +32% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.739 mg | 0.235 mg | +214% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.047 mg | 0.138 mg | -66% |
| Selenium, Se | 89.6 ug | 48.2 ug | +86% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 686 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 3.20 g | 16.4 g | -80% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 24.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 24.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 90.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 300 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) | 0.050 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.296 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.100 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.132 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.124 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.477 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.056 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.078 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.152 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.162 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.334 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.10 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.23 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.673 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.391 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.07 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.954 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 2.18 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.573 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.80 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.88 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.06 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.87 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.22 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.34 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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