Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)
25.4gprotein / 100g208 cal · 13.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91
Sardines (canned in oil)
24.6gprotein / 100g208 cal · 11.5g fat · $ · Quality 0.9
Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) carries 0.8g more protein per 100g than Sardines (canned in oil) (25.4g vs 24.6g) — a real but modest edge.
Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.
Sardines (canned in oil) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$$$ for Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Sardines (canned in oil) delivers a similar protein profile to Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) | Sardines (canned in oil) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25.4g | 24.6g |
| Calories | 208 | 208 |
| Fat | 13.4g | 11.5g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.91 | 0.9 |
| Relative cost | $$$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, salmon (atlantic, farmed) or sardines (canned in oil)?
Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) has 25.4g of protein per 100g compared to Sardines (canned in oil)'s 24.6g.
Which is lower in calories?
Sardines (canned in oil) is lower in calories per 100g, at 208 vs the other's 208.