Kısır vs tabbouleh: which is healthier?
Tabbouleh is more nutrient-dense, scoring 81/100 against 60/100 for kısır. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Kısır
153 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 150 g
Tabbouleh
106 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 150 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTabbouleh153 vs 106 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKısır3.6 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberKısır3.9 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.3 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even249 vs 273 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kısır, 100 g | Tabbouleh, 100 g | Kısır, 150 g | Tabbouleh, 150 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 106 kcal | 230 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 1.9 g | 5.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 8.7 g | 30 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 2 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 2.3 g | 5.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g | 7.8 g | 11 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 1.1 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 40 mg | 24 mg | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 53 µg | 118 µg | 79 µg | 176 µg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 273 mg | 374 mg | 410 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 2 mg | 2.5 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 47 mg | 49 mg | 70 mg |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | 28 mg | 73 mg | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 249 mg | 419 mg | 374 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.