Chili con carne vs fattoush: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chili con carne scores 59/100 and fattoush 62/100, 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.
Chili con carne
115 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g
Fattoush
95 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 200 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFattoush115 vs 95 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChili con carne6.8 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberChili con carne2.7 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFattoush2.7 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChili con carne268 vs 202 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFattoush2 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chili con carne, 100 g | Fattoush, 100 g | Chili con carne, 300 g | Fattoush, 200 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 95 kcal | 345 kcal | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 1.8 g | 20 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 8.9 g | 26 g | 18 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 1.7 g | 8.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.4 g | 8.1 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 6.2 g | 19 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.9 g | 6 g | 1.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 12 mg | 41 mg | 24 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 114 µg | 92 µg | 228 µg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 202 mg | 805 mg | 405 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1 mg | 4.5 mg | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 32 mg | 125 mg | 64 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 15 mg | 60 mg | 29 mg |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 215 mg | 763 mg | 430 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.