Scallops vs Anchovies
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained — 26.9g vs 13.5g 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 | Scallops | Anchovies | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 82.5 g | 44.4 g | +86% |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 26.9 g | -50% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.493 g | 9.85 g | -95% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.97 g | 2.41 g | -18% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.28 ug | 12.6 ug | -90% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.5 mg | 240 mg | -96% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.213 mg | 2.69 mg | -92% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.6 mg | 228 mg | -87% |
| Phosphorus, P | 214 mg | 226 mg | -5% |
| Potassium, K | 245 mg | 298 mg | -18% |
| Sodium, Na | 313 mg | 5403 mg | -94% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 2.54 mg | -61% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.004 mg | 0.235 mg | -98% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 mg | 0.138 mg | -96% |
| Selenium, Se | 15.7 ug | 48.2 ug | -67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 66 kcal | 206 kcal | -68% |
| Nitrogen | 2.16 g | 4.31 g | -50% |
| Ash | 1.49 g | 16.4 g | -91% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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