Chicken tacos vs stuffed grape leaves: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tacos scores 49/100 and stuffed grape leaves 50/100, 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

49/100Moderate nutrient density

162 kcal per 100 g. 3 tacos: 270 g

Stuffed grape leaves

50/100Moderate nutrient density

184 kcal per 100 g. 6 pieces: 150 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesChicken tacos162 vs 184 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinChicken tacos13 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even2.9 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarChicken tacos1.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumChicken tacos290 vs 137 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 1.3 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientChicken tacos, 100 gStuffed grape leaves, 100 gChicken tacos, 270 gStuffed grape leaves, 150 g
Calories162 kcal184 kcal437 kcal276 kcal
Protein13 g2.9 g35 g4.3 g
Carbohydrates15 g23 g41 g34 g
Sugars1.1 g3.5 g2.9 g5.3 g
Fiber2.9 g2.5 g7.9 g3.7 g
Fat5.9 g9.5 g16 g14 g
Saturated fat1 g1.3 g2.8 g1.9 g
Vitamin C2.9 mg5.5 mg7.7 mg8.3 mg
Vitamin A18 µg212 µg50 µg318 µg
Potassium290 mg137 mg784 mg205 mg
Iron1.2 mg1.6 mg3.2 mg2.4 mg
Calcium38 mg71 mg104 mg107 mg
Magnesium40 mg27 mg107 mg41 mg
Sodium330 mg240 mg892 mg359 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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