Cacık vs chicken biryani: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cacık scores 30/100 and chicken biryani 29/100, 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.
Cacık
50 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 200 g
Chicken biryani
160 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCacık50 vs 160 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken biryani2.2 vs 8.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberChicken biryani0.2 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken biryani3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken biryani133 vs 157 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.4 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cacık, 100 g | Chicken biryani, 100 g | Cacık, 200 g | Chicken biryani, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 160 kcal | 100 kcal | 560 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 8.4 g | 4.5 g | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 17 g | 7.7 g | 61 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 1.1 g | 6.1 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 6 g | 6.1 g | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.6 g | 2.7 g | 5.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 3 mg | 3.2 mg | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 11 µg | 40 µg | 37 µg |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 157 mg | 267 mg | 549 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1.4 mg | 0.7 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 29 mg | 158 mg | 101 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 17 mg | 24 mg | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 261 mg | 411 mg | 912 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.