Head-to-head comparison

Turkey Breast (roasted) vs Anchovies (canned in oil): Which Has More Protein?

Both Turkey Breast (roasted) and Anchovies (canned in oil) are common enough protein choices that they get compared directly all the time — here's what the actual numbers say.

Turkey Breast (roasted)

29.0gprotein / 100g

135 cal · 1.0g fat · $ · Quality 0.93

Anchovies (canned in oil)

28.9gprotein / 100g

131 cal · 4.8g fat · $$ · Quality 0.9

Turkey Breast (roasted) edges out Anchovies (canned in oil) by less than half a gram of protein per 100g (29.0g vs 28.9g) — statistically a wash for practical meal planning.

Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.

Budget-wise, Turkey Breast (roasted) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($) than Anchovies (canned in oil) ($$).

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Turkey Breast (roasted) or Anchovies (canned in oil) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gTurkey Breast (roasted)Anchovies (canned in oil)
Protein29.0g28.9g
Calories135131
Fat1.0g4.8g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.930.9
Relative cost$$$
Prep time60 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, turkey breast (roasted) or anchovies (canned in oil)?

Turkey Breast (roasted) has 29.0g of protein per 100g compared to Anchovies (canned in oil)'s 28.9g.

Which is lower in calories?

Anchovies (canned in oil) is lower in calories per 100g, at 131 vs the other's 135.