Borscht vs gazpacho: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: borscht scores 67/100 and gazpacho 66/100, 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.
Borscht
50 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl with sour cream: 400 g
Gazpacho
57 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBorscht50 vs 57 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBorscht3.3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even2.1 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even182 vs 180 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.6 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Borscht, 100 g | Gazpacho, 100 g | Borscht, 400 g | Gazpacho, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 57 kcal | 200 kcal | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1.1 g | 13 g | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g | 5.1 g | 19 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 2.2 g | 8.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 3.9 g | 8.3 g | 9.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 2.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.8 mg | 14 mg | 27 mg | 35 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 27 µg | 174 µg | 67 µg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 180 mg | 728 mg | 450 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg | 2.4 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 12 mg | 75 mg | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 10 mg | 42 mg | 26 mg |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 166 mg | 655 mg | 415 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.