Fried chicken vs mantı: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: fried chicken scores 19/100 and mantı 21/100, 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.
Fried chicken
309 kcal per 100 g. 2 pieces (leg and thigh): 250 g
Mantı
175 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMantı309 vs 175 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFried chicken18 vs 7.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.5 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFried chicken0.4 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFried chicken250 vs 148 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMantı5.1 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fried chicken, 100 g | Mantı, 100 g | Fried chicken, 250 g | Mantı, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 175 kcal | 773 kcal | 525 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 7.3 g | 46 g | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 21 g | 19 g | 63 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 1.9 g | 1 g | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 6.7 g | 56 g | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 3.4 g | 13 g | 10 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 1 mg | 0.6 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg | 43 µg | 114 µg | 129 µg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 148 mg | 625 mg | 444 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.7 mg | 3.2 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 53 mg | 52 mg | 159 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 15 mg | 60 mg | 44 mg |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 250 mg | 1259 mg | 751 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.