Nutrition facts · Fish and seafood
Calories in Anchovies (canned in oil)
Anchovies canned in oil have 210 calories per 100 g, drained, and about 8 calories per single anchovy (4 g). Most of their calories come from protein, with 28.9 g per 100 g, while fat supplies the rest and there are no carbs.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Fat 43% · Protein 57%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal | 28.9 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
| 1 anchovy | 4 g | 8 kcal | 1.2 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| 5 anchovies | 20 g | 42 kcal | 5.8 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 can (2 oz), drained | 45 g | 95 kcal | 13 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 60 kcal | 8.2 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 210 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g |
| of which saturated | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 3,668 mg |
What changes the calories
- These numbers are for drained anchovies, so eating them with the oil from the can adds the calories of that oil.
- Patting anchovies with a paper towel removes some surface oil and slightly lowers the calories you eat.
- Anchovies melted into a sauce or dressing are often cooked in extra oil or butter, which adds calories beyond the fish itself.
- Because a single fillet is small, portions are easy to underestimate when you add several to a pizza, salad or pasta.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Count the fillets you use or weigh them after draining, since one anchovy is about 4 g and 8 calories.
- If you pour the can's oil into your dish, log that oil separately as olive or vegetable oil.
- In BerryFit, log the anchovies and any dressing or cheese they're served with as separate items so each is counted.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one anchovy?
One drained anchovy (about 4 g) has around 8 calories, with 1.2 g protein and 0.4 g fat.
How many calories are in a can of anchovies?
A 2 oz can, drained (45 g of fish), has about 95 calories, 13 g protein and 4.4 g fat. Any oil you also eat from the can adds more.
Are anchovies high in protein?
Yes, drained anchovies have 28.9 g of protein per 100 g, and protein is their main source of calories. Five anchovies provide 5.8 g of protein for 42 calories.
Do anchovies have carbs?
No, anchovies canned in oil have 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar and 0 g fiber per 100 g.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids, FDC ID 174183); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
