Lasagna vs chicken yakitori: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lasagna scores 34/100 and chicken yakitori 35/100, 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.
Lasagna
167 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 300 g
Chicken yakitori
151 kcal per 100 g. 2 skewers: 80 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even167 vs 151 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChicken yakitori8.4 vs 19 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.2 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarLasagna3.5 vs 6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChicken yakitori249 vs 337 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken yakitori3.8 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lasagna, 100 g | Chicken yakitori, 100 g | Lasagna, 300 g | Chicken yakitori, 80 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 151 kcal | 501 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 19 g | 25 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 7.8 g | 43 g | 6.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 6 g | 11 g | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 0.8 g | 3.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 4.7 g | 24 g | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 11 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 5 mg | 9.7 mg | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 79 µg | 20 µg | 236 µg | 16 µg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 337 mg | 746 mg | 269 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.3 mg | 3.4 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 29 mg | 309 mg | 23 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 34 mg | 66 mg | 27 mg |
| Sodium | 255 mg | 678 mg | 764 mg | 542 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.