Ceviche vs shakshuka: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: ceviche scores 77/100 and shakshuka 79/100, 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.

Ceviche

77/100High nutrient density

77 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 270 g

Shakshuka

79/100High nutrient density

78 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (2 eggs): 400 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even77 vs 78 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinCeviche9.3 vs 4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberShakshuka1 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarCeviche2.1 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumCeviche246 vs 216 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatCeviche0.3 vs 1.2 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientCeviche, 100 gShakshuka, 100 gCeviche, 270 gShakshuka, 400 g
Calories77 kcal78 kcal208 kcal312 kcal
Protein9.3 g4 g25 g16 g
Carbohydrates7.7 g4.7 g21 g19 g
Sugars2.1 g2.8 g5.6 g11 g
Fiber1 g1.8 g2.7 g7.3 g
Fat1.1 g5.1 g2.9 g21 g
Saturated fat0.3 g1.2 g0.8 g4.6 g
Vitamin C8.3 mg25 mg22 mg101 mg
Vitamin A157 µg81 µg425 µg323 µg
Potassium246 mg216 mg665 mg864 mg
Iron0.4 mg1.1 mg1 mg4.4 mg
Calcium16 mg43 mg43 mg172 mg
Magnesium30 mg13 mg80 mg54 mg
Sodium260 mg273 mg701 mg1093 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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