Anchovy is a small saltwater fish belonging to the Engraulidae family. It lives in large schools and has a slender, elongated body covered with silver-colored scales.
Habitat and Fishing
- It prefers temperate seas and saltwater environments and is most commonly found in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov, and the Sea of Marmara.
- During the winter months, it migrates in large schools toward coastal areas and warmer waters.
- In Türkiye, anchovy is caught extensively, especially during the autumn and winter months, using purse seine nets.
Anchovy Calorie Content
100 grams of anchovy contains approximately 115 kcal. One medium serving, equivalent to 200 grams, contains approximately 230 kcal.
| Nutritional Value | Per 100 Grams | 1 Serving (200 g) | Daily Value per 100 Grams* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 230 kcal | 5.8% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0% |
| Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0% |
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34.0 g | 34.0% |
| Fat | 5.0 g | 10.0 g | 7.7% |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | 26.0 mg | 4.3% |
| Vitamin A | 20.0 IU | 40.0 IU | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1.0 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium | 383.0 mg | 766.0 mg | 10.9% |
| Calcium | 82.0 mg | 164.0 mg | 8.2% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 6.5 mg | 18.1% |
*Daily values are calculated based on an average 2,000-calorie diet. Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the species, size, season, fat content, storage conditions, and cooking method of the anchovy.
