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
| Nutrient | Octopus | Anchovies in Oil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82kcal✓ | 210kcal | -128.0kcal |
| Protein | 30g✓ | 29g | +1.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2g | 0g✓ | +2.2g |
| Fat | 0.9g✓ | 12g | -11.1g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 577mg✓ | 1050mg | -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
When to Choose Anchovies in Oil
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 2.2g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals