Caesar salad with chicken vs fish and chips: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: Caesar salad with chicken scores 48/100 and fish and chips 48/100, 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.

Caesar salad with chicken

48/100Moderate nutrient density

181 kcal per 100 g. 1 main-course bowl: 350 g

Fish and chips

48/100Moderate nutrient density

195 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 470 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even181 vs 195 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinCaesar salad with chicken12 vs 8.9 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even1.3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarAbout even0.9 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumFish and chips267 vs 427 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatFish and chips2.3 vs 0.9 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientCaesar salad with chicken, 100 gFish and chips, 100 gCaesar salad with chicken, 350 gFish and chips, 470 g
Calories181 kcal195 kcal634 kcal917 kcal
Protein12 g8.9 g43 g42 g
Carbohydrates6.7 g20 g23 g93 g
Sugars0.9 g0.4 g3.1 g2 g
Fiber1.3 g1.1 g4.4 g5.3 g
Fat12 g8.9 g41 g42 g
Saturated fat2.3 g0.9 g8.1 g4.4 g
Vitamin C2.3 mg4 mg8 mg19 mg
Vitamin A202 µg4.3 µg706 µg20 µg
Potassium267 mg427 mg935 mg2007 mg
Iron1 mg1.2 mg3.4 mg5.8 mg
Calcium63 mg48 mg221 mg225 mg
Magnesium21 mg29 mg75 mg136 mg
Sodium293 mg305 mg1027 mg1432 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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