Tuna vs Anchovies
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Tuna is generally healthier
Tuna comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (132 vs 210), more protein (29g vs 29g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (41mg vs 1050mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Tuna
132 kcal
More Protein
Tuna
29g
More Fiber
Tuna
0g
Less Sugar
Tuna
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Tuna
132
Anchovies
210
Proteinper 100g
Tuna
29g
Anchovies
29g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Tuna
0g
Anchovies
0g
Fatper 100g
Tuna
1.3g
Anchovies
12g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Tuna
Per 100g:132 calories
Per cup (150g):198 calories
Per serving (85g):112 calories
Anchovies
Per 100g:210 calories
Per cup (150g):315 calories
Per serving (85g):179 calories
Diet Compatibility
Tuna
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
Anchovies
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleo
When to Choose Tuna
- ✓Lower in calories (132 vs 210)
- ✓Higher in protein (29g vs 29g)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower sodium (41mg vs 1050mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Anchovies
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals