Chili con carne vs German potato salad: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chili con carne scores 59/100 and German potato salad 58/100, 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
German potato salad
94 kcal per 100 g. 1 side serving: 200 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGerman potato salad115 vs 94 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChili con carne6.8 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberChili con carne2.7 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarGerman potato salad2.7 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGerman potato salad268 vs 310 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatGerman potato salad2 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chili con carne, 100 g | German potato salad, 100 g | Chili con carne, 300 g | German potato salad, 200 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 94 kcal | 345 kcal | 188 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 1.7 g | 20 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 13 g | 26 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 1.2 g | 8.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.6 g | 8.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 4.2 g | 19 g | 8.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.5 g | 6 g | 0.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 14 mg | 41 mg | 28 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 2.3 µg | 92 µg | 4.5 µg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 310 mg | 805 mg | 620 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.6 mg | 4.5 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 13 mg | 125 mg | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 18 mg | 60 mg | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 233 mg | 763 mg | 465 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.