Feijoada vs pho bo: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: feijoada scores 33/100 and pho bo 31/100, 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
Pho bo
56 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 700 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPho bo126 vs 56 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFeijoada8.3 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberFeijoada2.3 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.8 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFeijoada306 vs 162 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPho bo2 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Feijoada, 100 g | Pho bo, 100 g | Feijoada, 350 g | Pho bo, 700 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 56 kcal | 441 kcal | 392 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 4.3 g | 29 g | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 8.7 g | 34 g | 61 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 1 g | 2.8 g | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 0.4 g | 7.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 0.5 g | 22 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.2 g | 6.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 2.2 mg | 2.1 mg | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.7 µg | 4.3 µg | 2.5 µg | 30 µg |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 162 mg | 1071 mg | 1137 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.5 mg | 3.7 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 12 mg | 85 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 11 mg | 103 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 335 mg | 271 mg | 1174 mg | 1896 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.