Poultry vs Fish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Poultry 272
Fish 210
Protein (g)
Poultry 11.4
Fish 28.9
Carbs (g)
Poultry 0
Fish 0
Fat (g)
Poultry 24.7
Fish 9.71
Fiber (g)
Poultry 0
Fish 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids — 28.9g vs 11.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids — 210 vs 272 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Poultry | Fish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 272 kcal | 210 kcal | +30% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.7 g | 50.3 g | +25% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 28.9 g | -61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.7 g | 9.71 g | +155% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.45 g | 2.20 g | +238% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.4 g | 3.77 g | +177% |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 85.0 mg | +53% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.078 mg | -36% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.129 mg | 0.363 mg | -64% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.63 mg | 19.9 mg | -77% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.824 mg | 0.909 mg | -9% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.203 mg | -6% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 13.0 ug | -54% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 85.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.250 ug | 0.880 ug | -72% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 74.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +517% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 3.33 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 1.70 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 138 mg | 232 mg | -41% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.57 mg | 4.63 mg | -66% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg | 69.0 mg | -83% |
| Phosphorus, P | 132 mg | 252 mg | -48% |
| Potassium, K | 104 mg | 544 mg | -81% |
| Sodium, Na | 40.0 mg | 3668 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.29 mg | 2.44 mg | -47% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.065 mg | 0.339 mg | -81% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.100 mg | -81% |
| Selenium, Se | 10.7 ug | 68.1 ug | -84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1138 kj | 879 kj | +29% |
| Ash | 0.960 g | 11.1 g | -91% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 13.0 ug | -54% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 13.0 ug | -54% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 74.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +517% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 245 IU | 40.0 IU | +513% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.170 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 69.0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 1.70 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 12.1 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.020 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.260 g | 0.428 g | -39% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.27 g | 1.33 g | +297% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.82 g | 0.420 g | +333% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.550 g | 0.590 g | -7% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.87 g | 2.94 g | +235% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.009 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.163 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.96 g | 2.56 g | +94% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.48 g | 0.362 g | +1138% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.340 g | 0.017 g | +1900% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.078 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.100 g | 0.010 g | +900% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.763 g | -97% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.041 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | 1.29 g | -98% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.091 g | 0.324 g | -72% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.509 g | 1.27 g | -60% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.403 g | 1.33 g | -70% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.903 g | 2.35 g | -62% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.965 g | 2.65 g | -64% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.303 g | 0.855 g | -65% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.115 g | 0.310 g | -63% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.452 g | 1.13 g | -60% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.344 g | 0.975 g | -65% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.472 g | 1.49 g | -68% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.786 g | 1.73 g | -55% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.319 g | 0.850 g | -62% |
| Alanine | 0.795 g | 1.75 g | -54% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.16 g | 2.96 g | -61% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.82 g | 4.31 g | -58% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.903 g | 1.39 g | -35% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.609 g | 1.02 g | -40% |
| Serine | 0.536 g | 1.18 g | -55% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 31.1 mg | 0 mg | |
| Purine, guanine | 33.3 mg | 39.0 mg | -15% |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 22.2 mg | 14.0 mg | +59% |
| Purine, xanthine | 7.00 mg | 268 mg | -97% |
| Purines, total | 93.6 mg | 321 mg | -71% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin A, RAE +517% in Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw Sodium, Na -99% in Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw Selenium, Se -84% in Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw Magnesium, Mg -83% in Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw
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