Mujaddara vs simit: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: mujaddara scores 35/100 and simit 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.
Mujaddara
168 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Simit
316 kcal per 100 g. 1 simit: 110 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMujaddara168 vs 316 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSimit5 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberSimit2.3 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMujaddara1.8 vs 5.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSimit169 vs 236 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.9 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Mujaddara, 100 g | Simit, 100 g | Mujaddara, 300 g | Simit, 110 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 316 kcal | 504 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 9.9 g | 15 g | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 52 g | 72 g | 57 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 5.5 g | 5.5 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 3.3 g | 7 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 8.1 g | 18 g | 8.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 2.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 0 mg | 9.9 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.4 µg | 0 µg | 1.3 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 236 mg | 508 mg | 260 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 5 mg | 5.4 mg | 5.5 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 163 mg | 64 mg | 179 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 82 mg | 46 mg | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 418 mg | 683 mg | 459 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.