Borscht vs spanakopita: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: borscht scores 67/100 and spanakopita 64/100, 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
Spanakopita
241 kcal per 100 g. 1 square: 150 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBorscht50 vs 241 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpanakopita3.3 vs 7.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberSpanakopita1.1 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpanakopita2.1 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpanakopita182 vs 452 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBorscht0.6 vs 4.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Borscht, 100 g | Spanakopita, 100 g | Borscht, 400 g | Spanakopita, 150 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 241 kcal | 200 kcal | 362 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7.9 g | 13 g | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g | 20 g | 19 g | 30 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 0.5 g | 8.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.3 g | 4.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 15 g | 8.3 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 4.5 g | 2.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 6.8 mg | 23 mg | 27 mg | 34 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 362 µg | 174 µg | 544 µg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 452 mg | 728 mg | 677 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3.3 mg | 2.4 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 181 mg | 75 mg | 272 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 65 mg | 42 mg | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 515 mg | 655 mg | 773 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.