Chicken katsu curry vs spaghetti bolognese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken katsu curry scores 37/100 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.
Chicken katsu curry
141 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 550 g
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even141 vs 154 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti bolognese7 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChicken katsu curry1.3 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpaghetti bolognese171 vs 227 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken katsu curry1.1 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken katsu curry, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Chicken katsu curry, 550 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 kcal | 154 kcal | 776 kcal | 662 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 8.1 g | 38 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 17 g | 101 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.2 g | 7 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1.3 g | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g | 5.4 g | 23 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 1.9 g | 5.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 2.9 mg | 10 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 56 µg | 50 µg | 305 µg | 215 µg |
| Potassium | 171 mg | 227 mg | 942 mg | 975 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 3.8 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 48 mg | 100 mg | 205 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 22 mg | 94 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 247 mg | 968 mg | 1061 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.