High-Protein Seafood Guide

27 items classified under standard High-Protein guidelines.

This guide covers all 27 seafood classified under High-Protein guidelines. High-Protein evaluates foods primarily by protein density per serving, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Good news for High-Protein followers: all seafood fit the diet. These foods are protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. The nutrition details below help you compare within the category to find the best options for your specific needs.

Quick Reference

Food Status Protein (per 100g)
Anchovies Allowed 28.9g
Calamari Allowed 13.8g
Canned Salmon Allowed 24.6g
Canned Tuna Allowed 19g
Canned Tuna in Oil Allowed 29.1g
Canned Tuna in Water Allowed 23.6g
Catfish Allowed 16.4g
Clams Allowed 14.7g
Cod Allowed 17.8g
Crab Allowed 17.9g
Fish Sticks Allowed 11g
Halibut Allowed 18.6g
Lobster Allowed 20.9g
Mahi Mahi Allowed 18.5g
Mussels Allowed 15.1g
Oysters Allowed 5.7g
Salmon Allowed 10.8g
Sardines Allowed 24.6g
Scallops Allowed 11.1g
Sea Bass Allowed 18.4g
Shrimp Allowed 7.1g
Smoked Salmon Allowed 18.3g
Sushi Allowed 2.9g
Swordfish Allowed 19.7g
Tilapia Allowed 20.1g
Trout Allowed 20.8g
Tuna Allowed 15.3g

Classification Breakdown

27 Allowed — These seafood are protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target.

High-protein targets are typically 1.6 to 2.2g of protein per kg of body weight per day.

Allowed Seafood (27)

Anchovies

Allowed

At 28.9g protein per 100g, Anchovies falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, anchovies also provides 28.9g protein and 9.7g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Sardines at 24.6g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

210kcalCalories
28.9gProtein
9.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Anchovies across all diets

Calamari

Allowed

At 13.8g protein per 100g, Calamari falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 13.8g protein and 13.2g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Scallops and Clams for protein, ranking 7 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

234kcalCalories
13.8gProtein
13.2gFat
14.1gCarbs
0.5gFiber

Compare Calamari across all diets

Canned Salmon

Allowed

With 24.6g protein per 100g, Canned Salmon earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, canned salmon also provides 24.6g protein and 378mg sodium per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Canned Tuna in Water at 23.6g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

136kcalCalories
24.6gProtein
4.2gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Canned Salmon across all diets

Canned Tuna

Allowed

Canned Tuna is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 19g protein per 100g. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19g protein and 219mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Halibut and Swordfish for protein, ranking 18 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

85kcalCalories
19gProtein
0.9gFat
0.1gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Canned Tuna across all diets

Canned Tuna in Oil

Allowed

Canned Tuna in Oil is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 29.1g protein per 100g. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 29.1g protein and 8.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Anchovies at 28.9g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

198kcalCalories
29.1gProtein
8.2gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Canned Tuna in Oil across all diets

Canned Tuna in Water

Allowed

At 23.6g protein per 100g, Canned Tuna in Water falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 23.6g protein and 377mg sodium per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Lobster at 20.9g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

128kcalCalories
23.6gProtein
3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Canned Tuna in Water across all diets

Catfish

Allowed

Catfish is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 16.4g protein per 100g. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 16.4g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Tuna and Cod for protein, ranking 11 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

95kcalCalories
16.4gProtein
2.8gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Catfish across all diets

Clams

Allowed

With 14.7g protein per 100g, Clams earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, clams also provides 14.7g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Calamari and Mussels for protein, ranking 8 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

86kcalCalories
14.7gProtein
1gFat
3.6gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Clams across all diets

Cod

Allowed

With 17.8g protein per 100g, Cod earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, cod also provides 17.8g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Catfish and Crab for protein, ranking 12 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Atlantic (raw)82kcal17.8g0.7g0g0g
Pacific (raw)84kcal20.4g0.3g0g

Compare Cod across all diets

Crab

Allowed

Crab is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 17.9g protein per 100g. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 17.9g protein and 395mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Cod and Smoked Salmon for protein, ranking 13 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

83kcalCalories
17.9gProtein
0.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Crab across all diets

Fish Sticks

Allowed

Fish Sticks is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 11g protein per 100g. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 11g protein and 16.2g fat per serving. Among the 27 items in this category, fish sticks sits at the low end for protein — next closest is Scallops at 11.1g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

277kcalCalories
11gProtein
16.2gFat
21.7gCarbs
1.5gFiber

Compare Fish Sticks across all diets

Halibut

Allowed

At 18.6g protein per 100g, Halibut falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, halibut also provides 18.6g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Mahi Mahi and Canned Tuna for protein, ranking 17 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

91kcalCalories
18.6gProtein
1.3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Halibut across all diets

Lobster

Allowed

At 20.9g protein per 100g, Lobster falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.9g protein and 535mg sodium per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Trout at 20.8g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

97kcalCalories
20.9gProtein
1gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Lobster across all diets

Mahi Mahi

Allowed

With 18.5g protein per 100g, Mahi Mahi earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 18.5g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Sea Bass and Halibut for protein, ranking 16 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

85kcalCalories
18.5gProtein
0.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Mahi Mahi across all diets

Mussels

Allowed

With 15.1g protein per 100g, Mussels earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, mussels also provides 15.1g protein and 362mg sodium per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Clams and Tuna for protein, ranking 9 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

109kcalCalories
15.1gProtein
2.8gFat
4.7gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Mussels across all diets

Oysters

Allowed

At 5.7g protein per 100g, Oysters falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 5.7g protein per serving. Among the 27 items in this category, oysters sits at the low end for protein — next closest is Shrimp at 7.1g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

51kcalCalories
5.7gProtein
1.7gFat
2.7gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Oysters across all diets

Salmon

Allowed

With 10.8g protein per 100g, Salmon earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 10.8g protein and 17.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, salmon sits at the low end for protein — next closest is Fish Sticks at 11g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Atlantic (raw)142kcal19.8g6.3g0g0g
Atlantic (farmed, raw)208kcal20.4g13.4g0g0g

Compare Salmon across all diets

Sardines

Allowed

With 24.6g protein per 100g, Sardines earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 24.6g protein and 11.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Canned Salmon at 24.6g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

208kcalCalories
24.6gProtein
11.5gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Sardines across all diets

Scallops

Allowed

With 11.1g protein per 100g, Scallops earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 11.1g protein and 12.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, scallops sits at the low end for protein — next closest is Calamari at 13.8g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

217kcalCalories
11.1gProtein
12.5gFat
14.1gCarbs
0.5gFiber

Compare Scallops across all diets

Sea Bass

Allowed

Sea Bass is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 18.4g protein per 100g. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 18.4g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Smoked Salmon and Mahi Mahi for protein, ranking 15 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

97kcalCalories
18.4gProtein
2gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Sea Bass across all diets

Shrimp

Allowed

At 7.1g protein per 100g, Shrimp falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, shrimp also provides 7.1g protein and 17.9g fat per 100g. Among the 27 items in this category, shrimp sits at the low end for protein — next closest is Salmon at 10.8g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Raw100kcal20.4g1.4g0g0g
Cooked87kcal17.5g1.3g0g0g

Compare Shrimp across all diets

Smoked Salmon

Allowed

With 18.3g protein per 100g, Smoked Salmon earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. It is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Beyond the primary classification, smoked salmon also provides 18.3g protein and 672mg sodium per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Crab and Sea Bass for protein, ranking 14 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

117kcalCalories
18.3gProtein
4.3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Smoked Salmon across all diets

Sushi

Allowed

Sushi is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 2.9g protein per 100g. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 428mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, sushi sits at the low end for protein — next closest is Oysters at 5.7g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

94kcalCalories
2.9gProtein
0.7gFat
18.4gCarbs
1gFiber

Compare Sushi across all diets

Swordfish

Allowed

With 19.7g protein per 100g, Swordfish earns a Allowed classification on High-Protein. This means it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. It also contains 19.7g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Canned Tuna and Tilapia for protein, ranking 19 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

121kcalCalories
19.7gProtein
4gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Swordfish across all diets

Tilapia

Allowed

At 20.1g protein per 100g, Tilapia falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.1g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Swordfish and Trout for protein, ranking 20 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

96kcalCalories
20.1gProtein
1.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Tilapia across all diets

Trout

Allowed

At 20.8g protein per 100g, Trout falls into the Allowed category under High-Protein guidelines. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.8g protein and 6.6g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for protein. The nearest lower option is Tilapia at 20.1g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

148kcalCalories
20.8gProtein
6.6gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

Compare Trout across all diets

Tuna

Allowed

Tuna is classified as Allowed on High-Protein, with 15.3g protein per 100g. The classification reflects that it is protein-dense enough to contribute meaningfully toward a daily protein target. Nutritionally, it also delivers 15.3g protein and 14.9g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mussels and Catfish for protein, ranking 10 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Fresh (raw)144kcal23.3g4.9g0g0g
Canned in Water90kcal19g0.9g0.1g
Canned in Oil198kcal29.1g8.2g0g0g

Compare Tuna across all diets