Fried chicken vs spaghetti carbonara: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: fried chicken scores 19/100 and spaghetti carbonara 20/100, 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
Spaghetti carbonara
214 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 330 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpaghetti carbonara309 vs 214 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFried chicken18 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberSpaghetti carbonara0.5 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFried chicken0.4 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFried chicken250 vs 119 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpaghetti carbonara5.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fried chicken, 100 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 100 g | Fried chicken, 250 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 330 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 214 kcal | 773 kcal | 706 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 9.9 g | 46 g | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 23 g | 19 g | 76 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 1 g | 1 g | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1 g | 1.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 8.8 g | 56 g | 29 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 3.5 g | 13 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0 mg | 0.6 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg | 41 µg | 114 µg | 136 µg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 119 mg | 625 mg | 393 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 0.8 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 101 mg | 52 mg | 332 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 23 mg | 60 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 330 mg | 1259 mg | 1090 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.