European Anchovy · Engraulis encrasicolus
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 27/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
43% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 43%9.7 g per serving
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Protein 57%28.9 g per serving
What Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 17.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 362.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 20.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 428.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,326.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 420.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 590.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2,942.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 163.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 362.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 763.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1,292.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28.9 g | |
| Histidine | 850.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,331.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 2,348.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 2,653.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 855.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,128.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,266.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 324.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,488.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,747.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,729.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,958.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 310.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,312.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,387.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,021.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,179.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 975.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 3.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 12.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 19.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 13.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.9 mg | |
| Choline | 85.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 232.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 69.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 252.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 544.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 3,668.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 68.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 11.1 g | — |
About Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids
Canned anchovies are small silver fish cured in salt and packed in oil, which is what gives them their deep, savory, umami punch. They are eaten in tiny quantities, a fillet or two melted into a dish, rather than as a portion, so their per-100-gram figures are best read with that in mind.
Gram for gram they are protein-dense, about 29 grams per 100 grams, and rich in omega-3 fats, calcium and selenium. But the salt cure makes them extraordinarily high in sodium, well over 3,500 milligrams per 100 grams, which is exactly why a little goes such a long way and why the numbers look alarming next to a normal serving.
They dissolve into the background of Caesar dressing, puttanesca sauce, tapenade and many savory dishes, adding depth without obvious fishiness. Rinsing or a brief soak tempers the salt, and the oil they are packed in carries plenty of flavor too.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids?
There are 210 calories in 100 g of Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids, or about 95 calories in 1 can (2 oz) (45 g).
How much protein is in Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids contains 28.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids provides 9.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids a good source of?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) (124% DV), Selenium (124% DV), Protein (58% DV), Copper (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (37% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Calcium, Magnesium, Choline, Vitamin B6 and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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