Chicken enchiladas vs chicken katsu curry: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken enchiladas scores 35/100 and chicken katsu curry 37/100, 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 enchiladas

35/100Lower nutrient density

163 kcal per 100 g. 2 enchiladas: 260 g

Chicken katsu curry

37/100Lower nutrient density

141 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 550 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesChicken katsu curry163 vs 141 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinChicken enchiladas12 vs 7 g per 100 g
  • More fiberChicken enchiladas1.6 vs 1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarAbout even1.3 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumChicken enchiladas213 vs 171 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatChicken katsu curry2.9 vs 1.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientChicken enchiladas, 100 gChicken katsu curry, 100 gChicken enchiladas, 260 gChicken katsu curry, 550 g
Calories163 kcal141 kcal424 kcal776 kcal
Protein12 g7 g31 g38 g
Carbohydrates12 g18 g30 g101 g
Sugars1.3 g1.3 g3.4 g7 g
Fiber1.6 g1 g4.1 g5.6 g
Fat7.6 g4.2 g20 g23 g
Saturated fat2.9 g1.1 g7.4 g5.8 g
Vitamin C0.8 mg1.9 mg2.1 mg10 mg
Vitamin A46 µg56 µg120 µg305 µg
Potassium213 mg171 mg553 mg942 mg
Iron0.7 mg0.7 mg1.9 mg3.8 mg
Calcium112 mg18 mg290 mg100 mg
Magnesium30 mg17 mg79 mg94 mg
Sodium390 mg176 mg1015 mg968 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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