Tilapia 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
Tilapia
Best for muscle gain
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Best for low-carb
Tilapia
Macro Comparison
Tilapia: 100g (100g) | Anchovies, canned in olive oil: 100g (100g)
96
Tilapia
210
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
20.1g
Tilapia
26.9g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
0g
Tilapia
2.41g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
1.7g
Tilapia
9.85g
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
84%
Tilapia
51%
Anchovies, canned in olive oil
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| Nutrient | Tilapia | Anchovies, canned in olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 | 210 |
| Protein | 20.1g | 26.9g |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g |
| Fat | 1.7g | 9.8g |
| Fiber | 0g | — |
| Sugar | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 52mg | 5400mg |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.59g | — |
| Potassium | 302mg | 298mg |
| Vitamin A | 0mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | — |
| Calcium | 10mg | 240mg |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.69mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Tilapia. With 96 calories and 20.1g 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 — 6.8g more than Tilapia.
For low-carb diets
Choose Tilapia with 0g carbs per serving.
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Is Tilapia or Anchovies, canned in olive oil better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Tilapia is the better choice. Tilapia has 96 calories and 20.1g 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, Tilapia or Anchovies, canned in olive oil?
Anchovies, canned in olive oil has more protein per serving. Tilapia provides 20.1g and Anchovies, canned in olive oil provides 26.9g of protein.
Can I eat both tilapia and anchovies, canned in olive oil together?
Yes! Combining tilapia and anchovies, canned in olive oil gives you 306 calories and 47g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.