Bibimbap vs chicken tikka masala: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: bibimbap scores 44/100 and chicken tikka masala 46/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Bibimbap
145 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 500 g
Chicken tikka masala
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 350 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even145 vs 134 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken tikka masala5.6 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even2.7 vs 3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken tikka masala209 vs 300 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBibimbap1.5 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Bibimbap, 100 g | Chicken tikka masala, 100 g | Bibimbap, 500 g | Chicken tikka masala, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 134 kcal | 725 kcal | 469 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11 g | 28 g | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 5.5 g | 87 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 3 g | 13 g | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 5.4 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 7.8 g | 30 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 3.1 g | 7.3 g | 11 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg | 4.7 mg | 34 mg | 17 mg |
| Vitamin A | 124 µg | 64 µg | 618 µg | 223 µg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 300 mg | 1044 mg | 1051 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1 mg | 5.8 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 39 mg | 158 mg | 137 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 24 mg | 125 mg | 85 mg |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 279 mg | 1103 mg | 976 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.