Fattoush vs potato chips: which is healthier?

Fattoush is more nutrient-dense, scoring 62/100 against 40/100 for potato chips. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Fattoush

62/100High nutrient density

95 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 200 g

Higher score

Potato chips

40/100Moderate nutrient density

532 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (about 15 chips): 28 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesFattoush95 vs 532 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinPotato chips1.8 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberPotato chips1.4 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarPotato chips1.7 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumPotato chips202 vs 1196 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatFattoush0.9 vs 3.4 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientFattoush, 100 gPotato chips, 100 gFattoush, 200 gPotato chips, 28 g
Calories95 kcal532 kcal190 kcal149 kcal
Protein1.8 g6.4 g3.5 g1.8 g
Carbohydrates8.9 g54 g18 g15 g
Sugars1.7 g0.3 g3.4 g<0.1 g
Fiber1.4 g3.1 g2.9 g0.9 g
Fat6.2 g34 g12 g9.5 g
Saturated fat0.9 g3.4 g1.7 g1 g
Vitamin C12 mg22 mg24 mg6 mg
Vitamin A114 µg0 µg228 µg0 µg
Potassium202 mg1196 mg405 mg335 mg
Iron1 mg1.3 mg2 mg0.4 mg
Calcium32 mg21 mg64 mg5.9 mg
Magnesium15 mg63 mg29 mg18 mg
Sodium215 mg527 mg430 mg148 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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