Beef bulgogi vs salmon nigiri: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: beef bulgogi scores 19/100 and salmon nigiri 18/100, 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
Salmon nigiri
174 kcal per 100 g. 2 pieces: 70 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSalmon nigiri226 vs 174 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBeef bulgogi18 vs 8.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberBeef bulgogi1.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSalmon nigiri5.8 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBeef bulgogi364 vs 158 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSalmon nigiri4.6 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Beef bulgogi, 100 g | Salmon nigiri, 100 g | Beef bulgogi, 180 g | Salmon nigiri, 70 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 226 kcal | 174 kcal | 407 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 8.9 g | 32 g | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g | 22 g | 16 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 5.8 g | 1.6 g | 10 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | <0.1 g | 2 g | <0.1 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 4.8 g | 24 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 1.1 g | 8.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 1.3 mg | 6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.5 µg | 20 µg | 4.4 µg | 14 µg |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 158 mg | 656 mg | 111 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 0.4 mg | 2.9 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 6.5 mg | 78 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 18 mg | 57 mg | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 429 mg | 1036 mg | 301 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.