Scallops 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
Scallops
Best for muscle gain
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Best for low-carb
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Macro Comparison
Scallops: 100g (100g) | Anchovies, canned in olive oil: 100g (100g)
69
Scallops
210
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
12.06g
Scallops
26.9g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
3.18g
Scallops
2.41g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
0.49g
Scallops
9.85g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
70%
Scallops
51%
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
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| Nutrient | Scallops | Anchovies, canned in olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 69 | 210 |
| Protein | 12.1g | 26.9g |
| Carbs | 3.2g | 2.4g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 9.8g |
| Fiber | 0g | — |
| Sugar | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 392mg | 5400mg |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | — |
| Potassium | 205mg | 298mg |
| Vitamin A | 1mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | — |
| Calcium | 6mg | 240mg |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.69mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Scallops. With 69 calories and 12.06g 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 — 14.8g more than Scallops.
For low-carb diets
Choose Anchovies, canned in olive oil with 2.41g carbs per serving.
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Is Scallops or Anchovies, canned in olive oil better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Scallops is the better choice. Scallops has 69 calories and 12.06g 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, Scallops or Anchovies, canned in olive oil?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil has more protein per serving. Scallops provides 12.06g and Anchovies, canned in olive oil provides 26.9g of protein.
Can I eat both scallops and anchovies, canned in olive oil together?
Yes! Combining scallops and anchovies, canned in olive oil gives you 279 calories and 38.96g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.