CAnchovies
Canned in oil, drained · Fish
Graded C — 50 out of 100, #21 of 28 seafood. Omega-3 carries the score (67/100); protein quality (diaas) drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Pizza's favorite controversy, in fish form. Absurd protein for the size.
The catch: Sodium varies wildly by brand — this entry is a salt lick.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 50
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#21 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Anchovies healthy?
It grades C — 50 out of 100, #21 of 28 seafood in our system. Pizza's favorite controversy, in fish form. Absurd protein for the size.
How many calories are in Anchovies?
21 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Anchovies calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.