Anchovy vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and chicken:
- Both chicken and anchovy are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has 59% less saturated fat than chicken.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Chicken has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and anchovy are high in calories. Chicken has 44% more calories than anchovy - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to chicken for carbs. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both chicken and anchovy are high in protein. Chicken has 14% more protein than anchovy - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Anchovy has 59% less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and anchovy are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Anchovy has 44% less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Anchovy has more Vitamin A than chicken - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both anchovy and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Anchovy | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 249% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and anchovy are high in potassium. Chicken has 77% more potassium than anchovy - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha and epa than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams. Both anchovy and chicken contain significant amounts of DPA.
| Anchovy | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | 0.031 G |
| EPA | 0.538 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.029 G | 0.016 G |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does chicken or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and anchovy are high in calories. Chicken has 40% more calories than anchovy - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is chicken or anchovy better for protein?
Both chicken and anchovy are high in protein. Chicken has 10% more protein than anchovy - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does chicken or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does chicken or anchovy contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 250% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does chicken or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both chicken and anchovy are high in potassium. Chicken has 80% more potassium than anchovy - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.