Chicken biryani vs New England clam chowder: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken biryani scores 29/100 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.

Chicken biryani

29/100Lower nutrient density

160 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g

New England clam chowder

29/100Lower nutrient density

146 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even160 vs 146 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinChicken biryani8.4 vs 6.7 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even0.7 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarChicken biryani1.1 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumNew England clam chowder157 vs 320 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatChicken biryani1.6 vs 5 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientChicken biryani, 100 gNew England clam chowder, 100 gChicken biryani, 350 gNew England clam chowder, 300 g
Calories160 kcal146 kcal560 kcal438 kcal
Protein8.4 g6.7 g29 g20 g
Carbohydrates17 g9.4 g61 g28 g
Sugars1.1 g2.4 g4 g7.1 g
Fiber0.7 g0.8 g2.5 g2.5 g
Fat6 g9.1 g21 g27 g
Saturated fat1.6 g5 g5.8 g15 g
Vitamin C3 mg6.2 mg10 mg19 mg
Vitamin A11 µg103 µg37 µg309 µg
Potassium157 mg320 mg549 mg961 mg
Iron1.4 mg0.8 mg4.9 mg2.5 mg
Calcium29 mg59 mg101 mg178 mg
Magnesium17 mg19 mg60 mg56 mg
Sodium261 mg211 mg912 mg632 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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