Menemen vs shakshuka: which is healthier?
Shakshuka is more nutrient-dense, scoring 79/100 against 72/100 for menemen. 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
Shakshuka
78 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (2 eggs): 400 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesShakshuka94 vs 78 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMenemen5.3 vs 4 g per 100 g
- More fiberShakshuka1.2 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even2.5 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even233 vs 216 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.5 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Menemen, 100 g | Shakshuka, 100 g | Menemen, 280 g | Shakshuka, 400 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 78 kcal | 263 kcal | 312 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 4 g | 15 g | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.7 g | 12 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 2.8 g | 7.1 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.8 g | 3.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 5.1 g | 18 g | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.2 g | 4.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 25 mg | 71 mg | 101 mg |
| Vitamin A | 87 µg | 81 µg | 244 µg | 323 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 216 mg | 653 mg | 864 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.5 mg | 4.4 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 43 mg | 85 mg | 172 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 13 mg | 38 mg | 54 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 273 mg | 540 mg | 1093 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.