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)
119
Chicken Thigh
210
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
19.65g
Chicken Thigh
26.9g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
0g
Chicken Thigh
2.41g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
3.91g
Chicken Thigh
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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| Nutrient | Chicken Thigh | Anchovies, canned in olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 119 | 210 |
| Protein | 19.6g | 26.9g |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g |
| Fat | 3.9g | 9.8g |
| Fiber | 0g | — |
| Sugar | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 82mg | 5400mg |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.97g | — |
| Potassium | 264mg | 298mg |
| Vitamin A | 8mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | — |
| Calcium | 8mg | 240mg |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.69mg |
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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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.