Category
Seafood: Every Source Ranked by Protein
White fish, oily fish, and shellfish, with the real fat and omega-3 differences that separate them.
12Foods in this category
29.2gHighest protein / 100g
Ranked by protein density (per 100g)
| Food | Protein | Calories | Quality | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna Steak (yellowfin, fresh) | 29.2g | 130 | 0.92 | $$$$ |
| Anchovies (canned in oil) | 28.9g | 131 | 0.9 | $$ |
| Halibut | 27.0g | 140 | 0.9 | $$$$$ |
| Tilapia (baked) | 26.0g | 128 | 0.88 | $ |
| Mahi Mahi | 26.0g | 109 | 0.89 | $$$ |
| Canned Tuna (in water) | 26.0g | 116 | 0.9 | $ |
| Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) | 25.4g | 208 | 0.91 | $$$$ |
| Sardines (canned in oil) | 24.6g | 208 | 0.9 | $ |
| Shrimp (cooked) | 24.0g | 99 | 0.87 | $$$ |
| Cod (baked) | 23.0g | 105 | 0.9 | $$$ |
| Scallops (seared) | 20.5g | 111 | 0.85 | $$$$$ |
| Crab Meat (lump) | 19.0g | 97 | 0.86 | $$$$$ |