Chicken Thigh 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 Thigh

Best for muscle gain

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

Best for low-carb

Chicken Thigh

Macro Comparison

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

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

119

Chicken Thigh

vs

210

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

19.65g

Chicken Thigh

vs

26.9g

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0g

Chicken Thigh

vs

2.41g

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

FatLower for calorie control

3.91g

Chicken Thigh

vs

9.85g

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

Protein Efficiency

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

66%

Chicken Thigh

51%

Anchovies, canned in olive oil

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken ThighAnchovies, canned in olive oil
Calories119210
Protein19.6g26.9g
Carbs0g2.4g
Fat3.9g9.8g
Fiber0g
Sugar0g
Sodium82mg5400mg
Cholesterol94mg
Saturated Fat0.97g
Potassium264mg298mg
Vitamin A8mcg
Vitamin C0mg
Calcium8mg240mg
Iron0.75mg2.69mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Chicken Thigh. With 119 calories and 19.65g 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 — 7.3g more than Chicken Thigh.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken Thigh with 0g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

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

For weight loss, Chicken Thigh is the better choice. Chicken Thigh has 119 calories and 19.65g 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 Thigh or Anchovies, canned in olive oil?

Anchovies, canned in olive oil has more protein per serving. Chicken Thigh provides 19.65g and Anchovies, canned in olive oil provides 26.9g of protein.

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

Yes! Combining chicken thigh and anchovies, canned in olive oil gives you 329 calories and 46.55g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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