Anchovy
What it is
Anchovy is a small fish used in meals and as a seasoning ingredient. This reference describes European anchovy canned in oil, with drained solids measured.
What it does
For the named reference food, USDA lists 210 kcal, 28.9 g protein and 9.71 g total fat per 100 g edible portion. The table gives additional nutrients for that same food form. These figures describe composition, not an effect on a disease or a recommended serving.
Research context and ingredient forms
Reference food: Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids. These are historical SR Legacy data from the April 2018 release, published in FoodData Central in 2019. A different variety, preparation, water content, or commercial recipe can change the result. For a matching food, a portion estimate scales each value by edible portion grams divided by 100.
Using this information
Drained canned anchovies differ from fresh anchovies and anchovy paste. A small amount can still contribute sodium; use the actual portion and the product label.
Considerations
Fish is a major food allergen. People with a fish allergy need advice appropriate to their diagnosed allergy; a nutrient table does not establish that a particular species is safe for them.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 210 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 28.9 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.71 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 3670 mg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Iron, Fe | 4.63 mg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.44 mg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.88 µg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Selenium, Se | 68.1 µg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.763 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 1.29 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids; Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition. Values can be analytical, calculated or imputed; not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.