Feijoada vs lasagna: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: feijoada scores 33/100 and lasagna 34/100, 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.
Feijoada
126 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Lasagna
167 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFeijoada126 vs 167 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even8.3 vs 8.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberFeijoada2.3 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFeijoada0.8 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFeijoada306 vs 249 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFeijoada2 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Feijoada, 100 g | Lasagna, 100 g | Feijoada, 350 g | Lasagna, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 167 kcal | 441 kcal | 501 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 8.4 g | 29 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 14 g | 34 g | 43 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 3.5 g | 2.8 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 1.2 g | 7.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 8.2 g | 22 g | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 3.8 g | 6.9 g | 11 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.1 mg | 9.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.7 µg | 79 µg | 2.5 µg | 236 µg |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 249 mg | 1071 mg | 746 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.1 mg | 3.7 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 103 mg | 85 mg | 309 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 22 mg | 103 mg | 66 mg |
| Sodium | 335 mg | 255 mg | 1174 mg | 764 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.