Greek salad vs spaghetti bolognese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: Greek salad scores 39/100 and spaghetti bolognese 38/100, 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.
Greek salad
102 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 280 g
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGreek salad102 vs 154 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti bolognese3.2 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.9 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.7 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpaghetti bolognese153 vs 227 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpaghetti bolognese3.1 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Greek salad, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Greek salad, 280 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 154 kcal | 286 kcal | 662 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 8.1 g | 8.8 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 17 g | 12 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 2.2 g | 4.9 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | 2.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g | 5.4 g | 24 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 1.9 g | 8.6 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 2.9 mg | 37 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 41 µg | 50 µg | 114 µg | 215 µg |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 227 mg | 428 mg | 975 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 2 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 48 mg | 288 mg | 205 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 22 mg | 34 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 247 mg | 875 mg | 1061 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.