Chicken enchiladas vs lasagna: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken enchiladas scores 35/100 and lasagna 34/100, 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
163 kcal per 100 g. 2 enchiladas: 260 g
Lasagna
167 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even163 vs 167 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken enchiladas12 vs 8.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.6 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken enchiladas1.3 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumLasagna213 vs 249 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken enchiladas2.9 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken enchiladas, 100 g | Lasagna, 100 g | Chicken enchiladas, 260 g | Lasagna, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | 167 kcal | 424 kcal | 501 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 8.4 g | 31 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 14 g | 30 g | 43 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 3.5 g | 3.4 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.2 g | 4.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g | 8.2 g | 20 g | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 3.8 g | 7.4 g | 11 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.1 mg | 9.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 46 µg | 79 µg | 120 µg | 236 µg |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 249 mg | 553 mg | 746 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 1.9 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 103 mg | 290 mg | 309 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 22 mg | 79 mg | 66 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 255 mg | 1015 mg | 764 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.