Nasi goreng vs pho bo: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: nasi goreng scores 30/100 and pho bo 31/100, 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.
Nasi goreng
153 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 450 g
Pho bo
56 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 700 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPho bo153 vs 56 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinNasi goreng7.1 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.5 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPho bo2.4 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even151 vs 162 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPho bo0.7 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nasi goreng, 100 g | Pho bo, 100 g | Nasi goreng, 450 g | Pho bo, 700 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 56 kcal | 689 kcal | 392 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 4.3 g | 32 g | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 8.7 g | 86 g | 61 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 1 g | 11 g | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 2.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 0.5 g | 23 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 3.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 2.2 mg | 15 mg | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 4.3 µg | 103 µg | 30 µg |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 162 mg | 679 mg | 1137 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.5 mg | 4.9 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 12 mg | 91 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 11 mg | 79 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 271 mg | 1052 mg | 1896 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.