Anchovy vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Cooked Chicken Breast
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 breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and chicken breast:
- Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has more riboflavin, however, chicken breast contains more Vitamin B6.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in calories. Chicken breast has 26% more calories than anchovy - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chicken breast for carbs. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in protein. Chicken breast has 52% more protein than anchovy - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast and anchovy contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chicken breast and anchovy contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than anchovy - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more riboflavin, however, chicken breast contains more Vitamin B6. Both anchovy and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Anchovy | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 880% more calcium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 213% more iron than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 50% more potassium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 256mg 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, epa and dpa than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | 0.02 G |
| EPA | 0.538 G | 0.01 G |
| DPA | 0.029 G | 0.01 G |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.03 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.65 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does chicken breast or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in calories. Chicken breast has 30% more calories than anchovy - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is chicken breast or anchovy better for protein?
Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in protein. Chicken breast has 50% more protein than anchovy - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does chicken breast or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 880% more calcium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does chicken breast or anchovy contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 210% more iron than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does chicken breast or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both chicken breast and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 50% more potassium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.