Chicken Breast vs Anchovies, canned in olive oil

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Chicken Breast

Best for muscle gain

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

Best for low-carb

Chicken Breast

Macro Comparison

Chicken Breast: 100g (100g)  |  Anchovies, canned in olive oil: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

165

Chicken Breast

vs

210

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

22.5g

Chicken Breast

vs

26.9g

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0g

Chicken Breast

vs

2.41g

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

FatLower for calorie control

1.93g

Chicken Breast

vs

9.85g

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

55%

Chicken Breast

51%

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken BreastAnchovies, canned in olive oil
Calories165210
Protein22.5g26.9g
Carbs0g2.4g
Fat1.9g9.8g
Fiber
Sugar
Sodium65.8mg5400mg
Cholesterol72.7mg
Saturated Fat0.35g
Potassium330mg298mg
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium3.94mg240mg
Iron0.35mg2.69mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Chicken Breast. With 165 calories and 22.5g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Anchovies, canned in olive oil. Anchovies, canned in olive oil delivers 26.9g protein per serving — 4.4g more than Chicken Breast.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken Breast with 0g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Chicken Breast or Anchovies, canned in olive oil better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Chicken Breast is the better choice. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 22.5g protein per serving, while Anchovies, canned in olive oil has 210 calories and 26.9g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Anchovies, canned in olive oil?

Anchovies, canned in olive oil has more protein per serving. Chicken Breast provides 22.5g and Anchovies, canned in olive oil provides 26.9g of protein.

Can I eat both chicken breast and anchovies, canned in olive oil together?

Yes! Combining chicken breast and anchovies, canned in olive oil gives you 375 calories and 49.4g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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