Beef bulgogi vs fried chicken: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: beef bulgogi scores 19/100 and fried chicken 19/100, 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.
Beef bulgogi
226 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 180 g
Fried chicken
309 kcal per 100 g. 2 pieces (leg and thigh): 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBeef bulgogi226 vs 309 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even18 vs 18 g per 100 g
- More fiberBeef bulgogi1.1 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFried chicken5.8 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBeef bulgogi364 vs 250 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBeef bulgogi4.6 vs 5.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Beef bulgogi, 100 g | Fried chicken, 100 g | Beef bulgogi, 180 g | Fried chicken, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 226 kcal | 309 kcal | 407 kcal | 773 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 18 g | 32 g | 46 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g | 7.6 g | 16 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 5.8 g | 0.4 g | 10 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.5 g | 2 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 22 g | 24 g | 56 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 5.1 g | 8.2 g | 13 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 6 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.5 µg | 45 µg | 4.4 µg | 114 µg |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 250 mg | 656 mg | 625 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 2.9 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 21 mg | 78 mg | 52 mg |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 24 mg | 57 mg | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 504 mg | 1036 mg | 1259 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.