Bibimbap vs hot and sour soup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: bibimbap scores 44/100 and hot and sour soup 44/100, 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
Hot and sour soup
73 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesHot and sour soup145 vs 73 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even5.6 vs 6.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberBibimbap1.1 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarHot and sour soup2.7 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBibimbap209 vs 166 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatHot and sour soup1.5 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Bibimbap, 100 g | Hot and sour soup, 100 g | Bibimbap, 500 g | Hot and sour soup, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 73 kcal | 725 kcal | 219 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 6.1 g | 28 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 5.7 g | 87 g | 17 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 1.4 g | 13 g | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.6 g | 5.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 2.9 g | 30 g | 8.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 0.6 g | 7.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg | 0.6 mg | 34 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 124 µg | 7.6 µg | 618 µg | 23 µg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 166 mg | 1044 mg | 499 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.7 mg | 5.8 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 86 mg | 158 mg | 259 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 16 mg | 125 mg | 47 mg |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 245 mg | 1103 mg | 735 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.