Anchovy vs. Canned Tuna
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Canned Tuna
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
canned tuna
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and canned tuna:
- Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in calories. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for calories - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to canned tuna for carbs. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for canned tuna, 78:0:22 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 22% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in protein. Canned tuna has 16% more protein than anchovy - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna and anchovy contain similar amounts of saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Canned tuna and anchovy contain similar amounts of cholesterol - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Anchovy has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Anchovy and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both anchovy and canned tuna contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Anchovy | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 5.799 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 1.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 235% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 62% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more epa than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams. Both anchovy and canned tuna contain significant amounts of DHA and DPA.
| Anchovy | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | 0.629 G |
| EPA | 0.538 G | 0.233 G |
| DPA | 0.029 G | 0.018 G |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.071 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.951 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both anchovy and canned tuna contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Anchovy | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.055 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.051 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.106 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in calories. Canned tuna is quite similar to canned tuna for calories - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is canned tuna or anchovy better for protein?
Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in protein. Canned tuna has 20% more protein than anchovy - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does canned tuna or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does canned tuna or anchovy contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 240% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does canned tuna or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both canned tuna and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 60% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.