Köfte vs moussaka: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: köfte scores 24/100 and moussaka 24/100, 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.
Köfte
260 kcal per 100 g. 4 köfte (1 serving): 125 g
Moussaka
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 square: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMoussaka260 vs 158 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKöfte20 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberMoussaka1.1 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarKöfte1.4 vs 3.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKöfte379 vs 243 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMoussaka5.8 vs 4.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Köfte, 100 g | Moussaka, 100 g | Köfte, 125 g | Moussaka, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 158 kcal | 325 kcal | 474 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 6.4 g | 25 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4 g | 7.6 g | 11 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 3.7 g | 1.8 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.8 g | 1.3 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 11 g | 20 g | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 4.8 g | 7.3 g | 14 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 3.8 mg | 6.9 mg | 11 mg |
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 47 µg | 34 µg | 141 µg |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 243 mg | 474 mg | 729 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 0.8 mg | 4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 70 mg | 58 mg | 211 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 18 mg | 35 mg | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 671 mg | 219 mg | 839 mg | 656 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.