Paella vs stuffed grape leaves: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: paella scores 49/100 and stuffed grape leaves 50/100, 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.
Paella
143 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Stuffed grape leaves
184 kcal per 100 g. 6 pieces: 150 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPaella143 vs 184 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPaella10 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberStuffed grape leaves0.6 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPaella1.6 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPaella215 vs 137 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPaella0.8 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Paella, 100 g | Stuffed grape leaves, 100 g | Paella, 430 g | Stuffed grape leaves, 150 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 184 kcal | 615 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 2.9 g | 43 g | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 23 g | 69 g | 34 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 3.5 g | 6.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.5 g | 2.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 9.5 g | 17 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1.3 g | 3.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 5.5 mg | 48 mg | 8.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 28 µg | 212 µg | 121 µg | 318 µg |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 137 mg | 925 mg | 205 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.6 mg | 3.8 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 71 mg | 80 mg | 107 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 27 mg | 100 mg | 41 mg |
| Sodium | 201 mg | 240 mg | 866 mg | 359 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.