Chicken tacos vs mapo tofu: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tacos scores 49/100 and mapo tofu 51/100, 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 tacos
162 kcal per 100 g. 3 tacos: 270 g
Mapo tofu
151 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even162 vs 151 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken tacos13 vs 8.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberChicken tacos2.9 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.1 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken tacos290 vs 191 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken tacos1 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken tacos, 100 g | Mapo tofu, 100 g | Chicken tacos, 270 g | Mapo tofu, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | 151 kcal | 437 kcal | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 8.8 g | 35 g | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 5.2 g | 41 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 1.2 g | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 0.7 g | 7.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 11 g | 16 g | 28 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 2.1 g | 2.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 7.7 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 14 µg | 50 µg | 34 µg |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 191 mg | 784 mg | 477 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 3.4 mg | 3.2 mg | 8.6 mg |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 206 mg | 104 mg | 515 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 27 mg | 107 mg | 66 mg |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 298 mg | 892 mg | 745 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.