Chicken enchiladas vs mujaddara: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken enchiladas scores 35/100 and mujaddara 35/100, 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
Mujaddara
168 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even163 vs 168 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken enchiladas12 vs 5 g per 100 g
- More fiberMujaddara1.6 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken enchiladas1.3 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken enchiladas213 vs 169 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMujaddara2.9 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken enchiladas, 100 g | Mujaddara, 100 g | Chicken enchiladas, 260 g | Mujaddara, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | 168 kcal | 424 kcal | 504 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 5 g | 31 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 24 g | 30 g | 72 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.8 g | 3.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 2.3 g | 4.1 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g | 6 g | 20 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 0.9 g | 7.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 3.3 mg | 2.1 mg | 9.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 46 µg | 0.4 µg | 120 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 169 mg | 553 mg | 508 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.8 mg | 1.9 mg | 5.4 mg |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 21 mg | 290 mg | 64 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 15 mg | 79 mg | 46 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 228 mg | 1015 mg | 683 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.