Chili con carne vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
Chili con carne is more nutrient-dense, scoring 59/100 against 54/100 for Turkish lentil soup. 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 scoreTurkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTurkish lentil soup115 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChili con carne6.8 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberChili con carne2.7 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTurkish lentil soup2.7 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChili con carne268 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTurkish lentil soup2 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chili con carne, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Chili con carne, 300 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 74 kcal | 345 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 3.5 g | 20 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 11 g | 26 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 0.7 g | 8.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.9 g | 8.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 2.1 g | 19 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.7 g | 6 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 2.7 mg | 41 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 56 µg | 92 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 153 mg | 805 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1.1 mg | 4.5 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 14 mg | 125 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 12 mg | 60 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 190 mg | 763 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.