Bibimbap vs falafel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: bibimbap scores 44/100 and falafel 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
Falafel
273 kcal per 100 g. 6 balls: 100 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBibimbap145 vs 273 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFalafel5.6 vs 8.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberFalafel1.1 vs 5.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBibimbap2.7 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFalafel209 vs 369 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.5 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Bibimbap, 100 g | Falafel, 100 g | Bibimbap, 500 g | Falafel, 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 273 kcal | 725 kcal | 273 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 8.6 g | 28 g | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 28 g | 87 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 4.9 g | 13 g | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 5.6 g | 5.4 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 15 g | 30 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.2 g | 7.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg | 10 mg | 34 mg | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 124 µg | 32 µg | 618 µg | 32 µg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 369 mg | 1044 mg | 369 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 2.6 mg | 5.8 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 48 mg | 158 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 40 mg | 125 mg | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 466 mg | 1103 mg | 466 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.