Eggplant parmigiana vs moussaka: which is healthier?
Eggplant parmigiana is more nutrient-dense, scoring 39/100 against 24/100 for moussaka. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Eggplant parmigiana
181 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 280 g
Higher scoreMoussaka
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 square: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMoussaka181 vs 158 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even6.3 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberEggplant parmigiana2.7 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even4.2 vs 3.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumEggplant parmigiana292 vs 243 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatEggplant parmigiana4.2 vs 4.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Eggplant parmigiana, 100 g | Moussaka, 100 g | Eggplant parmigiana, 280 g | Moussaka, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal | 158 kcal | 507 kcal | 474 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 6.4 g | 18 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 7.6 g | 21 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | 3.7 g | 12 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.8 g | 7.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 11 g | 41 g | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 4.8 g | 12 g | 14 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 3.8 mg | 16 mg | 11 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 47 µg | 122 µg | 141 µg |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 243 mg | 818 mg | 729 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 0.8 mg | 2.6 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 70 mg | 430 mg | 211 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 18 mg | 65 mg | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 219 mg | 987 mg | 656 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.