Chili con carne vs feijoada: which is healthier?
Chili con carne is more nutrient-dense, scoring 59/100 against 33/100 for feijoada. 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
Higher scoreFeijoada
126 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even115 vs 126 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFeijoada6.8 vs 8.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.7 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFeijoada2.7 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFeijoada268 vs 306 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even2 vs 2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chili con carne, 100 g | Feijoada, 100 g | Chili con carne, 300 g | Feijoada, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 126 kcal | 345 kcal | 441 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 8.3 g | 20 g | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 9.6 g | 26 g | 34 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 0.8 g | 8.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 2.3 g | 8.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 6.2 g | 19 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 2 g | 6 g | 6.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 0.6 mg | 41 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 0.7 µg | 92 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 306 mg | 805 mg | 1071 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1.1 mg | 4.5 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 24 mg | 125 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 29 mg | 60 mg | 103 mg |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 335 mg | 763 mg | 1174 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.