New England clam chowder vs egg fried rice: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: New England clam chowder scores 29/100 and egg fried rice 30/100, 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.

New England clam chowder

29/100Lower nutrient density

146 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g

Egg fried rice

30/100Lower nutrient density

162 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even146 vs 162 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinNew England clam chowder6.7 vs 4.5 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even0.8 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarEgg fried rice2.4 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumNew England clam chowder320 vs 96 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatEgg fried rice5 vs 0.8 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientNew England clam chowder, 100 gEgg fried rice, 100 gNew England clam chowder, 300 gEgg fried rice, 300 g
Calories146 kcal162 kcal438 kcal486 kcal
Protein6.7 g4.5 g20 g13 g
Carbohydrates9.4 g25 g28 g74 g
Sugars2.4 g0.2 g7.1 g0.5 g
Fiber0.8 g0.9 g2.5 g2.8 g
Fat9.1 g4.9 g27 g15 g
Saturated fat5 g0.8 g15 g2.3 g
Vitamin C6.2 mg2.1 mg19 mg6.4 mg
Vitamin A103 µg91 µg309 µg274 µg
Potassium320 mg96 mg961 mg287 mg
Iron0.8 mg0.7 mg2.5 mg2.1 mg
Calcium59 mg24 mg178 mg71 mg
Magnesium19 mg14 mg56 mg41 mg
Sodium211 mg212 mg632 mg635 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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