Cod 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
Cod
Best for muscle gain
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Best for low-carb
Cod
Macro Comparison
Cod: 100g (100g) | Anchovies, canned in olive oil: 100g (100g)
82
Cod
210
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
17.8g
Cod
26.9g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
0g
Cod
2.41g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
0.67g
Cod
9.85g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
87%
Cod
51%
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
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| Nutrient | Cod | Anchovies, canned in olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 | 210 |
| Protein | 17.8g | 26.9g |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g |
| Fat | 0.7g | 9.8g |
| Fiber | 0g | — |
| Sugar | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 54mg | 5400mg |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | — |
| Potassium | 413mg | 298mg |
| Vitamin A | 12mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | — |
| Calcium | 16mg | 240mg |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.69mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Cod. With 82 calories and 17.8g 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 — 9.1g more than Cod.
For low-carb diets
Choose Cod with 0g carbs per serving.
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Is Cod or Anchovies, canned in olive oil better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Cod is the better choice. Cod has 82 calories and 17.8g 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, Cod or Anchovies, canned in olive oil?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil has more protein per serving. Cod provides 17.8g and Anchovies, canned in olive oil provides 26.9g of protein.
Can I eat both cod and anchovies, canned in olive oil together?
Yes! Combining cod and anchovies, canned in olive oil gives you 292 calories and 44.7g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.