Chili con carne vs guacamole: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chili con carne scores 59/100 and guacamole 60/100, 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
Guacamole
117 kcal per 100 g. 1/4 cup: 60 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even115 vs 117 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChili con carne6.8 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberGuacamole2.7 vs 5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarGuacamole2.7 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGuacamole268 vs 398 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatGuacamole2 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chili con carne, 100 g | Guacamole, 100 g | Chili con carne, 300 g | Guacamole, 60 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 117 kcal | 345 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 1.7 g | 20 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 7.7 g | 26 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 1.4 g | 8.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 5 g | 8.1 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 10 g | 19 g | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1.5 g | 6 g | 0.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 14 mg | 41 mg | 8.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 18 µg | 92 µg | 11 µg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 398 mg | 805 mg | 239 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 4.5 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 14 mg | 125 mg | 8.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 23 mg | 60 mg | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 183 mg | 763 mg | 110 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.