Kimchi fried rice vs salmon nigiri: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: kimchi fried rice scores 17/100 and salmon nigiri 18/100, 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.
Kimchi fried rice
167 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g
Salmon nigiri
174 kcal per 100 g. 2 pieces: 70 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even167 vs 174 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSalmon nigiri4.3 vs 8.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.6 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.2 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSalmon nigiri103 vs 158 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSalmon nigiri2.3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kimchi fried rice, 100 g | Salmon nigiri, 100 g | Kimchi fried rice, 350 g | Salmon nigiri, 70 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 174 kcal | 585 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 8.9 g | 15 g | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 22 g | 66 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 1.6 g | 4.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | <0.1 g | 2 g | <0.1 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g | 4.8 g | 28 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 1.1 g | 8 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1.3 mg | 3.3 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 20 µg | 94 µg | 14 µg |
| Potassium | 103 mg | 158 mg | 361 mg | 111 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.4 mg | 3.7 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 6.5 mg | 69 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 18 mg | 42 mg | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 429 mg | 723 mg | 301 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.