USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Anchovies?
Per 100g, Anchovies has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 34/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin E. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
34/100
15 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 5 fillets (20g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 5 fillets |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 42 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3,670 mg | 734 mg |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 109 mg |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 46 mg |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 69 mg | 14 mg |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Folate | 13 µg | 3 µg |
Where Anchovies contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin B3
100%
19.9 mg per 100g
Selenium
91%
68 µg per 100g
Vitamin E
83%
3.3 mg per 100g
Vitamin B12
59%
0.9 µg per 100g
Sat fat
2 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
3,670 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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