European anchovy

European Anchovy · Engraulis encrasicolus

Fish, anchovy, european, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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7%
131 kcal Calories
41%
20.4 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
6%
4.8 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 42/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fish, anchovy, european, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Fish, anchovy, european, raw 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).

Niacin (B3)88% Selenium66% Protein41% Vitamin B1226% Copper23% Riboflavin (B2)20% Iron18% Zinc16% Phosphorus14% Pantothenic Acid (B5)13% Calcium11% Magnesium10%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat4.8 g
6%
Saturated Fat1.3 g
6%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids0.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids97.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein20.4 g
41%
Histidine599.0 mg
Isoleucine938.0 mg
Leucine1,654.0 mg
Lysine1,869.0 mg
Methionine602.0 mg
Phenylalanine794.0 mg
Threonine892.0 mg
Tryptophan228.0 mg
Valine1,048.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)15.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E0.6 mg
4%
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin (B3)14.0 mg
88%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
8%
Folate (B9)9.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin B120.6 mcg
26%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.6 mg
13%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium147.0 mg
11%
Iron3.3 mg
18%
Magnesium41.0 mg
10%
Phosphorus174.0 mg
14%
Potassium383.0 mg
8%
Sodium104.0 mg
5%
Zinc1.7 mg
16%
Copper0.2 mg
23%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium36.5 mcg
66%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol60.0 mg
20%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.4 g

About Fish, anchovy, european, raw

Anchovies are small, silvery, oily fish caught in great shoals and eaten whole. Fresh and raw they are mild; most people, though, meet them salt-cured and filleted, where they turn intensely savory — the umami backbone of Caesar dressing, puttanesca sauce and many a pizza.

For such a small fish they are nutritionally mighty. At about 131 calories per 100 grams raw, they are an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and because they are eaten with their tiny bones they also deliver calcium, along with iron, selenium and vitamin B12. Being low on the food chain, they tend to be low in mercury.

Fresh anchovies are a treat where you can find them, but the cured ones are the kitchen staple — used in small amounts they melt away and deepen the flavor of sauces and dressings. Note that cured anchovies are very salty, so a few go a long way.

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, raw?

There are 131 calories in 100 g of Fish, anchovy, european, raw, or about 111 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Fish, anchovy, european, raw?

Fish, anchovy, european, raw contains 20.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fish, anchovy, european, raw?

Fish, anchovy, european, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fish, anchovy, european, raw?

Fish, anchovy, european, raw provides 4.8 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fish, anchovy, european, raw a good source of?

Fish, anchovy, european, raw is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) (88% DV), Selenium (66% DV), Protein (41% DV), Vitamin B12 (26% DV), Copper (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV) and a good source of Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Calcium and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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