Eggplant parmigiana vs chicken katsu curry: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: eggplant parmigiana scores 39/100 and chicken katsu curry 37/100, 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.

Eggplant parmigiana

39/100Lower nutrient density

181 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 280 g

Chicken katsu curry

37/100Lower nutrient density

141 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 550 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesChicken katsu curry181 vs 141 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even6.3 vs 7 g per 100 g
  • More fiberEggplant parmigiana2.7 vs 1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarChicken katsu curry4.2 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumEggplant parmigiana292 vs 171 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatChicken katsu curry4.2 vs 1.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientEggplant parmigiana, 100 gChicken katsu curry, 100 gEggplant parmigiana, 280 gChicken katsu curry, 550 g
Calories181 kcal141 kcal507 kcal776 kcal
Protein6.3 g7 g18 g38 g
Carbohydrates7.6 g18 g21 g101 g
Sugars4.2 g1.3 g12 g7 g
Fiber2.7 g1 g7.5 g5.6 g
Fat15 g4.2 g41 g23 g
Saturated fat4.2 g1.1 g12 g5.8 g
Vitamin C5.8 mg1.9 mg16 mg10 mg
Vitamin A43 µg56 µg122 µg305 µg
Potassium292 mg171 mg818 mg942 mg
Iron0.9 mg0.7 mg2.6 mg3.8 mg
Calcium153 mg18 mg430 mg100 mg
Magnesium23 mg17 mg65 mg94 mg
Sodium353 mg176 mg987 mg968 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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