Bibimbap vs Spanish omelette: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: bibimbap scores 44/100 and Spanish omelette 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

44/100Moderate nutrient density

145 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 500 g

Spanish omelette

44/100Moderate nutrient density

156 kcal per 100 g. 1 wedge (1/6): 160 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even145 vs 156 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even5.6 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberSpanish omelette1.1 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarSpanish omelette2.7 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumSpanish omelette209 vs 335 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even1.5 vs 1.9 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientBibimbap, 100 gSpanish omelette, 100 gBibimbap, 500 gSpanish omelette, 160 g
Calories145 kcal156 kcal725 kcal250 kcal
Protein5.6 g5.4 g28 g8.7 g
Carbohydrates17 g13 g87 g20 g
Sugars2.7 g1.3 g13 g2.1 g
Fiber1.1 g1.6 g5.4 g2.5 g
Fat6 g9.4 g30 g15 g
Saturated fat1.5 g1.9 g7.3 g3 g
Vitamin C6.7 mg14 mg34 mg22 mg
Vitamin A124 µg51 µg618 µg81 µg
Potassium209 mg335 mg1044 mg536 mg
Iron1.1 mg1.1 mg5.8 mg1.8 mg
Calcium32 mg29 mg158 mg47 mg
Magnesium25 mg20 mg125 mg32 mg
Sodium221 mg294 mg1103 mg471 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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