Cacık vs New England clam chowder: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cacık scores 30/100 and New England clam chowder 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
New England clam chowder
146 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCacık50 vs 146 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinNew England clam chowder2.2 vs 6.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberNew England clam chowder0.2 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarNew England clam chowder3 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumNew England clam chowder133 vs 320 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatCacık1.4 vs 5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cacık, 100 g | New England clam chowder, 100 g | Cacık, 200 g | New England clam chowder, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 146 kcal | 100 kcal | 438 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 6.7 g | 4.5 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 9.4 g | 7.7 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 2.4 g | 6.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 9.1 g | 6.1 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 5 g | 2.7 g | 15 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 6.2 mg | 3.2 mg | 19 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 103 µg | 40 µg | 309 µg |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 320 mg | 267 mg | 961 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.7 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 59 mg | 158 mg | 178 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 19 mg | 24 mg | 56 mg |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 211 mg | 411 mg | 632 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.