QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in canned anchovies?
The selected canned drained anchovies provide 210 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
210 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Canned anchovies nutrition facts per 100 g
The table below uses the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 174183. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
28.9 g per 100 g. From Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids.
Carbohydrate
0 g per 100 g. From Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids.
Fat
9.71 g per 100 g. From Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where canned anchovies fits in a varied eating pattern.
Sodium
3670 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Niacin
19.9 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Selenium
68.1 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Calcium
232 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Canned in oil, drained
Selected reference.
Raw
Use the raw anchovy record.
Not drained
Use the product label and include oil actually eaten.
In a dish
Log pizza, pasta, dressing or sauce as the complete recipe.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How canned anchovies can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 210 kcal per 100 g, the 4 g example is 8.4 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 28.9 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Use drained edible weight and count retained oil or other dish ingredients separately.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Follow the can directions before and after opening.
After opening or cooking
Transfer leftovers to a clean covered container and keep chilled.
Prepare
Use clean utensils and avoid seafood allergen cross-contact.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish storage duration or fish-consumption advice; follow current authoritative guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log canned anchovies more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
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Match the exact reference state: Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids.
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Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
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Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
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Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Canned anchovies calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of anchovy?
210 kcal in the selected Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids record.
How much fibre is in anchovy?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which anchovy state does this page use?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Does this include the oil in the can?
No. The selected record is drained solids; oil actually eaten must be counted separately.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 210 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation coverage uses the canonical ledger. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 174183 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.