Cacık vs pho bo: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cacık scores 30/100 and pho bo 31/100, 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
Pho bo
56 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 700 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCacık50 vs 56 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPho bo2.2 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.2 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPho bo3 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPho bo133 vs 162 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPho bo1.4 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cacık, 100 g | Pho bo, 100 g | Cacık, 200 g | Pho bo, 700 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 56 kcal | 100 kcal | 392 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4.3 g | 4.5 g | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 8.7 g | 7.7 g | 61 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 1 g | 6.1 g | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 0.5 g | 6.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 2.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2.2 mg | 3.2 mg | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 4.3 µg | 40 µg | 30 µg |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 162 mg | 267 mg | 1137 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.7 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 12 mg | 158 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 11 mg | 24 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 271 mg | 411 mg | 1896 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.