Chicken biryani vs nasi goreng: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken biryani scores 29/100 and nasi goreng 30/100, 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
160 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g
Nasi goreng
153 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 450 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even160 vs 153 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken biryani8.4 vs 7.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.7 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken biryani1.1 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even157 vs 151 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatNasi goreng1.6 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken biryani, 100 g | Nasi goreng, 100 g | Chicken biryani, 350 g | Nasi goreng, 450 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 153 kcal | 560 kcal | 689 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 7.1 g | 29 g | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 19 g | 61 g | 86 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 4 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 2.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 5 g | 21 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 0.7 g | 5.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3.4 mg | 10 mg | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 23 µg | 37 µg | 103 µg |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 151 mg | 549 mg | 679 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.1 mg | 4.9 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 20 mg | 101 mg | 91 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 18 mg | 60 mg | 79 mg |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 234 mg | 912 mg | 1052 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.