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

NutrientTunaAnchoviesDifference
Calories132kcal210kcal-78.0kcal
Protein29g29g0.0g
Carbohydrates0g0g0.0g
Fat1.3g12g-10.7g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium41mg1050mg-1009.0mg

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
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When to Choose Anchovies

    Common Uses

    Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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