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Nutritional Profile of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
We got 65 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw European Anchovy (Fish).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw European Anchovy (Fish)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 248 | 1849 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.6 g | 464.9 mg | 158 | 1220 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 175 | 1718 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 214 | 1264 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 35 | 696 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 302 mg | 85.6 mg | 91 | 848 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 715 mg | 202.7 mg | 189 | 1571 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 192 | 1439 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 86 | 122 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 624 mg | 176.9 mg | 255 | 2218 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 106 | 583 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 911 mg | 258.3 mg | 38 | 51 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 140 | 168 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 538 mg | 152.5 mg | 47 | 59 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 161 | 287 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 97 mg | 27.5 mg | 271 | 2297 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 93 | 110 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.2 g | 348.7 mg | 50 | 128 |
| Arginine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 63 | 189 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2.1 g | 589.7 mg | 69 | 181 |
| Cystine | 218 mg | 61.8 mg | 73 | 278 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3 g | 861.8 mg | 76 | 338 |
| Glycine | 977 mg | 277 mg | 56 | 182 |
| Histidine | 599 mg | 169.8 mg | 92 | 442 |
| Isoleucine | 938 mg | 265.9 mg | 58 | 174 |
| Leucine | 1.7 g | 467.8 mg | 58 | 180 |
| Lysine | 1.9 g | 530.1 mg | 58 | 168 |
| Methionine | 602 mg | 170.7 mg | 94 | 368 |
| Phenylalanine | 794 mg | 225.1 mg | 97 | 303 |
| Proline | 720 mg | 204.1 mg | 112 | 437 |
| Serine | 830 mg | 235.3 mg | 89 | 281 |
| Threonine | 892 mg | 252.9 mg | 63 | 205 |
| Tryptophan | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 81 | 237 |
| Tyrosine | 687 mg | 194.8 mg | 103 | 386 |
| Valine | 1.1 g | 297.7 mg | 42 | 131 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 5.8 g | 91 | 345 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 53 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 40 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 44 | 384 |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 4 mg | 14 | 110 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 645 µg | 182.9 µg | 54 | 548 |
| Riboflavin | 256 µg | 72.6 µg | 56 | 555 |
| Thiamin | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 168 | 829 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 312 | 666 |
| Vitamin B6 | 143 µg | 40.5 µg | 242 | 838 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 570 µg | 161.6 µg | 182 | 586 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 121 | 466 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50 IU | 14.2 IU | 110 | 988 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 122 | 698 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 147 mg | 41.7 mg | 19 | 398 |
| Copper, Cu | 211 µg | 59.8 µg | 107 | 638 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.3 mg | 921.4 µg | 43 | 596 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 50 | 288 |
| Manganese, Mn | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 54 | 960 |
| Phosphorus, P | 174 mg | 49.3 mg | 196 | 490 |
| Potassium, K | 383 mg | 108.6 mg | 124 | 515 |
| Selenium, Se | 36.5 µg | 10.3 µg | 147 | 326 |
| Sodium, Na | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 254 | 1045 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg | 487.6 µg | 73 | 741 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 17 mg | 111 | 321 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 73.4 g | 20.8 g | 85 | 931 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.4 g | 408.2 mg | 83 | 516 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 131 kcal | 37.1 kcal | 135 | 557 |
| KJ (Energy) | 548 kj | 155.4 kj | 82 | 641 |
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