Menemen vs palak paneer: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: menemen scores 72/100 and palak paneer 71/100, 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.
Menemen
94 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (half a pan): 280 g
Palak paneer
135 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMenemen94 vs 135 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPalak paneer5.3 vs 6.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.2 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPalak paneer2.5 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPalak paneer233 vs 369 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMenemen1.5 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Menemen, 100 g | Palak paneer, 100 g | Menemen, 280 g | Palak paneer, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 135 kcal | 263 kcal | 338 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 6.7 g | 15 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 5.1 g | 12 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 1.7 g | 7.1 g | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.6 g | 3.5 g | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 10 g | 18 g | 26 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 4.9 g | 4.3 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 18 mg | 71 mg | 44 mg |
| Vitamin A | 87 µg | 276 µg | 244 µg | 691 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 369 mg | 653 mg | 922 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 2.5 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 222 mg | 85 mg | 554 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 50 mg | 38 mg | 125 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 427 mg | 540 mg | 1067 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.