Canned anchovy fillets
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal |
| Protein | 25.2 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g |
| Carbs | 0.0 g |
Canned anchovy fillets are small, salt-cured fish packed in oil and sold ready to use straight from the tin. They appear in a wide range of cuisines — draped over pizza, dissolved into pasta sauces, stirred into dressings, or layered onto bread — and are typically used in small quantities as a flavour base rather than a main protein. Per 100 g, they provide 198 kcal, 25.2 g of protein, 9.7 g of fat, and 0 g of carbohydrates or fibre. Sodium is notably high at 3,668 mg per 100 g, a direct result of the curing process; they also supply 252 mg of phosphorus and 85 mg of choline. No glycemic index applies given the absence of carbohydrates. Compatible with pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in canned anchovy fillets?
Canned anchovy fillets contain 198 kcal per 100 g. In practice, a typical serving is much smaller — a single fillet weighs around 4–5 g, coming in at under 10 kcal.
How much sodium is in canned anchovies?
Canned anchovy fillets contain 3,668 mg of sodium per 100 g, which is very high due to the salt-curing process. Because they are almost always used in small amounts, the sodium contribution per serving is considerably lower than the per-100 g figure suggests.
Are canned anchovies keto-friendly?
Yes — canned anchovy fillets contain 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making them fully compatible with a ketogenic diet. Their high protein (25.2 g) and moderate fat (9.7 g) profile fits the macronutrient targets of a keto eating pattern.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal |
| Protein | 25.2 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.2 g |
| Monounsaturated | 3.6 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.6 g |
| Trans | 0.017 g |
| Omega-3 | 1.2 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.58 g |
| Cholesterol | 77.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 189 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 56.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg |
| Potassium | 215 mg |
| Sodium | 3668 mg |
| Zinc | 2.9 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 20.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 30.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 12.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.1 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.040 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 13.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 mcg |
| Choline | 85.0 mg |
