What is Anchovy? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Anchovy?

Anchovies are a classification of small salt-water fish of the Engraulidae family. A common method for preserving anchovies is to gut them and brine them, then pack them in oil and salt to be sold. The oil from these little fish are used in various dishes and has a distinctly strong fishy and salty flavor that pairs well with olives, sauces, pasta dishes and more. It is commonly used in Italian and Spanish dishes, but can be found across many cuisines.

What does Anchovy Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. S ...

Ingredients

anchovy

Anchovies are a classification of small, oily salt-water fish of the Engraulidae family. Variations of th ...

olive oil

Olive oil is extracted from the fresh olive, which grows on a tree. Many olives are needed in the extract ...

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is natura ...

Anchovy Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 serving (45g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories95kcal5%
Fats5g6%
Sat. fats1g5%
Mono. Fats
2g
5%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins13g17%
Cholesterol
38mg
13%
Sodium
1651mg
72%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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