Chicken tagine with apricots vs paella: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken tagine with apricots scores 51/100 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 tagine with apricots
146 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 350 g
Paella
143 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even146 vs 143 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken tagine with apricots12 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberChicken tagine with apricots1.6 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPaella8.4 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken tagine with apricots321 vs 215 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken tagine with apricots, 100 g | Paella, 100 g | Chicken tagine with apricots, 350 g | Paella, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | 143 kcal | 511 kcal | 615 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 10 g | 43 g | 43 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 16 g | 40 g | 69 g |
| Sugars | 8.4 g | 1.6 g | 29 g | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.6 g | 5.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 4 g | 21 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 0.8 g | 3.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 11 mg | 6.6 mg | 48 mg |
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 28 µg | 89 µg | 121 µg |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 215 mg | 1125 mg | 925 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.9 mg | 4 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 19 mg | 93 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 23 mg | 97 mg | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 201 mg | 772 mg | 866 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.