Fish and chips vs Wiener schnitzel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: fish and chips scores 48/100 and Wiener schnitzel 46/100, 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.
Fish and chips
195 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 470 g
Wiener schnitzel
251 kcal per 100 g. 1 schnitzel: 185 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFish and chips195 vs 251 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinWiener schnitzel8.9 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFish and chips0.4 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFish and chips427 vs 275 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFish and chips0.9 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fish and chips, 100 g | Wiener schnitzel, 100 g | Fish and chips, 470 g | Wiener schnitzel, 185 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 251 kcal | 917 kcal | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 22 g | 42 g | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 14 g | 93 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 1 g | 2 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.8 g | 5.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 12 g | 42 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 2.1 g | 4.4 g | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 19 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.3 µg | 22 µg | 20 µg | 40 µg |
| Potassium | 427 mg | 275 mg | 2007 mg | 509 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.8 mg | 5.8 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 37 mg | 225 mg | 68 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 33 mg | 136 mg | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 397 mg | 1432 mg | 735 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.