Mushroom risotto vs paella: which is healthier?
Paella is more nutrient-dense, scoring 49/100 against 14/100 for mushroom risotto. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Mushroom risotto
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 400 g
Paella
143 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even134 vs 143 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPaella3.6 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.3 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.2 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPaella166 vs 215 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPaella2 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Mushroom risotto, 100 g | Paella, 100 g | Mushroom risotto, 400 g | Paella, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 143 kcal | 536 kcal | 615 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 10 g | 14 g | 43 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 16 g | 75 g | 69 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 1.6 g | 4.8 g | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 1.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 4 g | 18 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.8 g | 8.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 11 mg | 6.8 mg | 48 mg |
| Vitamin A | 37 µg | 28 µg | 146 µg | 121 µg |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 215 mg | 663 mg | 925 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 19 mg | 225 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 23 mg | 45 mg | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 318 mg | 201 mg | 1270 mg | 866 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.