Chicken souvlaki vs fish and chips: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken souvlaki scores 49/100 and fish and chips 48/100, 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 souvlaki
207 kcal per 100 g. 2 skewers: 170 g
Fish and chips
195 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 470 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even207 vs 195 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken souvlaki27 vs 8.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberFish and chips0.3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.1 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even417 vs 427 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFish and chips1.6 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken souvlaki, 100 g | Fish and chips, 100 g | Chicken souvlaki, 170 g | Fish and chips, 470 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | 195 kcal | 352 kcal | 917 kcal |
| Protein | 27 g | 8.9 g | 46 g | 42 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g | 20 g | 2.1 g | 93 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1.1 g | 0.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 9.9 g | 8.9 g | 17 g | 42 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 0.9 g | 2.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 4 mg | 3.8 mg | 19 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 4.3 µg | 19 µg | 20 µg |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 427 mg | 709 mg | 2007 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 48 mg | 29 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 29 mg | 60 mg | 136 mg |
| Sodium | 401 mg | 305 mg | 682 mg | 1432 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.