Minestrone vs palak paneer: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: minestrone scores 68/100 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.
Minestrone
52 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Palak paneer
135 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMinestrone52 vs 135 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPalak paneer2.1 vs 6.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.5 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.6 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPalak paneer184 vs 369 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMinestrone0.3 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Minestrone, 100 g | Palak paneer, 100 g | Minestrone, 350 g | Palak paneer, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 135 kcal | 182 kcal | 338 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 6.7 g | 7.5 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 5.1 g | 28 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 1.7 g | 5.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 1.6 g | 5.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 10 g | 5.4 g | 26 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 4.9 g | 1.2 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 7.2 mg | 18 mg | 25 mg | 44 mg |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 276 µg | 132 µg | 691 µg |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 369 mg | 643 mg | 922 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.7 mg | 2.4 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 222 mg | 127 mg | 554 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 50 mg | 55 mg | 125 mg |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 427 mg | 720 mg | 1067 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.