Mollusks vs Anchovies
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mollusks 163
Anchovies —
Protein (g)
Mollusks 18.9
Anchovies 26.9
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 9.90
Anchovies 2.41
Fat (g)
Mollusks 4.60
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 18.9g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, 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 | 163 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.1 g | 44.4 g | +44% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 26.9 g | -30% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.60 g | 9.85 g | -53% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.90 g | 2.41 g | +311% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.02 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.776 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.8 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.127 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.443 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.62 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.900 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.090 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 28.8 ug | 12.6 ug | +128% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 146 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.850 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 240 mg | -93% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.20 mg | 2.69 mg | +242% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 44.0 mg | 228 mg | -81% |
| Phosphorus, P | 243 mg | 226 mg | +8% |
| Potassium, K | 302 mg | 298 mg | +1% |
| Sodium, Na | 212 mg | 5403 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 33.2 mg | 2.54 mg | +1209% |
| Copper, Cu | 2.68 mg | 0.235 mg | +1039% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.22 mg | 0.138 mg | +787% |
| Selenium, Se | 154 ug | 48.2 ug | +220% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 206 kcal | |
| Energy | 682 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 4.31 g | |
| Ash | 2.46 g | 16.4 g | -85% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 146 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 487 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 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) | 0.164 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.714 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.142 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.228 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.382 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.106 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.79 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.064 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.064 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.168 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.076 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.876 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.040 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.500 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.212 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.813 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.823 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.41 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.426 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.248 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.677 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.605 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.826 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.38 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.363 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.14 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.82 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.57 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.771 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.847 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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