Shrimp vs Anchovies in Oil

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Shrimp is generally healthier

Shrimp comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (99 vs 210), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (148mg vs 1050mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Shrimp

99 kcal

More Protein

Anchovies in Oil

29g

More Fiber

Shrimp

0g

Less Sugar

Shrimp

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Shrimp
99
Anchovies in Oil
210
Proteinper 100g
Shrimp
24g
Anchovies in Oil
29g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Shrimp
0.2g
Anchovies in Oil
0g
Fatper 100g
Shrimp
0.3g
Anchovies in Oil
12g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientShrimpAnchovies in OilDifference
Calories99kcal210kcal-111.0kcal
Protein24g29g-5.0g
Carbohydrates0.2g0g+0.2g
Fat0.3g12g-11.7g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium148mg1050mg-902.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Shrimp

Per 100g:99 calories
Per cup (150g):149 calories
Per serving (85g):84 calories

Anchovies in Oil

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

Diet Compatibility

Shrimp

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleoLow-Sodium

Anchovies in Oil

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleo

When to Choose Shrimp

  • Lower in calories (99 vs 210)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (148mg vs 1050mg)

Common Uses

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

  • Higher in protein (29g vs 24g)
  • Lower in carbs (0g vs 0.2g)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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