Head-to-head comparison

Anchovies (canned in oil) vs Bison (ground): Which Has More Protein?

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

Anchovies (canned in oil)

28.9gprotein / 100g

131 cal · 4.8g fat · $$ · Quality 0.9

Bison (ground)

28.0gprotein / 100g

146 cal · 2.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.92

Per 100g, Anchovies (canned in oil) comes in at 28.9g of protein against Bison (ground)'s 28.0g, a 0.9g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.

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

Budget-wise, Anchovies (canned in oil) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($$) than Bison (ground) ($$$$).

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Anchovies (canned in oil) delivers a similar protein profile to Bison (ground) at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gAnchovies (canned in oil)Bison (ground)
Protein28.9g28.0g
Calories131146
Fat4.8g2.4g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.90.92
Relative cost$$$$$$
Prep time0 min10 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, anchovies (canned in oil) or bison (ground)?

Anchovies (canned in oil) has 28.9g of protein per 100g compared to Bison (ground)'s 28.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Anchovies (canned in oil) is lower in calories per 100g, at 131 vs the other's 146.