Octopus vs Anchovies in Oil

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Octopus is generally healthier

Octopus comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (82 vs 210), more protein (30g vs 29g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (577mg vs 1050mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Octopus

82 kcal

More Protein

Octopus

30g

More Fiber

Octopus

0g

Less Sugar

Octopus

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Octopus
82
Anchovies in Oil
210
Proteinper 100g
Octopus
30g
Anchovies in Oil
29g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Octopus
2.2g
Anchovies in Oil
0g
Fatper 100g
Octopus
0.9g
Anchovies in Oil
12g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientOctopusAnchovies in OilDifference
Calories82kcal210kcal-128.0kcal
Protein30g29g+1.0g
Carbohydrates2.2g0g+2.2g
Fat0.9g12g-11.1g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium577mg1050mg-473.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Octopus

Per 100g:82 calories
Per cup (150g):123 calories
Per serving (85g):70 calories

Anchovies in Oil

Per 100g:210 calories
Per cup (150g):315 calories
Per serving (85g):179 calories

Diet Compatibility

Octopus

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleo

Anchovies in Oil

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleo

When to Choose Octopus

  • Lower in calories (82 vs 210)
  • Higher in protein (30g vs 29g)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (577mg vs 1050mg)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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When to Choose Anchovies in Oil

  • Lower in carbs (0g vs 2.2g)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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