Chicken enchiladas vs chicken yakitori: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken enchiladas scores 35/100 and chicken yakitori 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
Chicken yakitori
151 kcal per 100 g. 2 skewers: 80 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even163 vs 151 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken yakitori12 vs 19 g per 100 g
- More fiberChicken enchiladas1.6 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken enchiladas1.3 vs 6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken yakitori213 vs 337 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken yakitori2.9 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken enchiladas, 100 g | Chicken yakitori, 100 g | Chicken enchiladas, 260 g | Chicken yakitori, 80 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | 151 kcal | 424 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 19 g | 31 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 7.8 g | 30 g | 6.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 6 g | 3.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.8 g | 4.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g | 4.7 g | 20 g | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 1.1 g | 7.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 5 mg | 2.1 mg | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 46 µg | 20 µg | 120 µg | 16 µg |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 337 mg | 553 mg | 269 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.9 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 29 mg | 290 mg | 23 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 34 mg | 79 mg | 27 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 678 mg | 1015 mg | 542 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.