Eggplant parmigiana vs spaghetti bolognese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: eggplant parmigiana scores 39/100 and spaghetti bolognese 38/100, 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
181 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 280 g
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpaghetti bolognese181 vs 154 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti bolognese6.3 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberEggplant parmigiana2.7 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpaghetti bolognese4.2 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumEggplant parmigiana292 vs 227 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpaghetti bolognese4.2 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Eggplant parmigiana, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Eggplant parmigiana, 280 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal | 154 kcal | 507 kcal | 662 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 8.1 g | 18 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 17 g | 21 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | 2.2 g | 12 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.3 g | 7.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 5.4 g | 41 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 1.9 g | 12 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 2.9 mg | 16 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 50 µg | 122 µg | 215 µg |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 227 mg | 818 mg | 975 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.6 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 48 mg | 430 mg | 205 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 22 mg | 65 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 247 mg | 987 mg | 1061 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.