Chicken tacos vs paella: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tacos scores 49/100 and paella 49/100, 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
Paella
143 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPaella162 vs 143 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken tacos13 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberChicken tacos2.9 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.1 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken tacos290 vs 215 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken tacos, 100 g | Paella, 100 g | Chicken tacos, 270 g | Paella, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | 143 kcal | 437 kcal | 615 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 10 g | 35 g | 43 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 16 g | 41 g | 69 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 1.6 g | 2.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 0.6 g | 7.9 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 4 g | 16 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 0.8 g | 2.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 11 mg | 7.7 mg | 48 mg |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 28 µg | 50 µg | 121 µg |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 215 mg | 784 mg | 925 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.9 mg | 3.2 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 19 mg | 104 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 23 mg | 107 mg | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 201 mg | 892 mg | 866 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.