Mussels 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
Mussels
Best for muscle gain
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Best for low-carb
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Macro Comparison
Mussels: 100g (100g) | Anchovies, canned in olive oil: 100g (100g)
172
Mussels
210
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
23.8g
Mussels
26.9g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
7.39g
Mussels
2.41g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
4.48g
Mussels
9.85g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
55%
Mussels
51%
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
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| Nutrient | Mussels | Anchovies, canned in olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 | 210 |
| Protein | 23.8g | 26.9g |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 2.4g |
| Fat | 4.5g | 9.8g |
| Fiber | 0g | — |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 369mg | 5400mg |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | — |
| Potassium | 268mg | 298mg |
| Vitamin A | 91mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | — |
| Calcium | 33mg | 240mg |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.69mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Mussels. With 172 calories and 23.8g 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 — 3.1g more than Mussels.
For low-carb diets
Choose Anchovies, canned in olive oil with 2.41g carbs per serving.
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Is Mussels or Anchovies, canned in olive oil better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Mussels is the better choice. Mussels has 172 calories and 23.8g 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, Mussels or Anchovies, canned in olive oil?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil has more protein per serving. Mussels provides 23.8g and Anchovies, canned in olive oil provides 26.9g of protein.
Can I eat both mussels and anchovies, canned in olive oil together?
Yes! Combining mussels and anchovies, canned in olive oil gives you 382 calories and 50.7g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.