Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained: Nutrition Facts
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Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained contains 206 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from fat and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 527% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 88% of the Daily Value for selenium and 54% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 206 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat M | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Trans fat M | 0 g | |
| Sodium M | 5,403 mg | 235% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 26.9 g | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 12.7 µg | 527% |
| Calcium M | 240 mg | 18% |
| Iron M | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium M | 228 mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus M | 226 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 298 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper M | 0.24 mg | 26% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Selenium M | 48.2 µg | 88% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 52%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein26.9 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat9.9 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium5,403 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 5.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 1.5 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.32 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.3 g |
| Leucine M | 2.1 g |
| Lysine M | 2.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.84 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.96 g |
| Valine M | 1.4 g |
| Arginine M | 1.7 g |
| Histidine M | 1 g |
| Alanine M | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.4 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.023 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.32 g |
Individual fatty acids (54)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.84 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.075 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.32 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.071 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.064 g |
| TFA 14:1 t M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:2 M | 0 g |
| SFA 11:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 M | 0 g |
| SFA 5:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 7:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 9:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 21:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 23:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 12:1 M | 0 g |
| TFA 20:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-11 M | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 0.85 g |
| TFA 18:2 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:3 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:5c M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c M | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0.004 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 44.4 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 4.3 g |
| Ash M | 16.4 g |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardines, canned in oil, drained Canned | 208 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 11.5 g |
| Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids Canned | 210 | 28.9 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
| Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids Canned | 186 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, drained solids Canned | 186 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids Canned | 198 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids Canned | 198 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Fish, sardines, canned Canned | 208 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids Canned | 167 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned anchovies?
100 g of canned anchovies has 206 kcal.
Is canned anchovies high in protein?
Canned anchovies contains 26.9 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned anchovies?
Canned anchovies has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in canned anchovies?
Canned anchovies contains 9.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned anchovies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (527% DV), selenium (88% DV), magnesium (54% DV), copper (26% DV) and zinc (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned anchovies?
100 g contains 5,403 mg of sodium, 235% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated December 18, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2747652. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 18, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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