Ratatouille vs shakshuka: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: ratatouille scores 82/100 and shakshuka 79/100, 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.

Ratatouille

82/100Excellent nutrient density

68 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g

Shakshuka

79/100High nutrient density

78 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (2 eggs): 400 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesRatatouille68 vs 78 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinShakshuka1.3 vs 4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even2.1 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarShakshuka3.8 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumRatatouille275 vs 216 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even0.7 vs 1.2 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientRatatouille, 100 gShakshuka, 100 gRatatouille, 250 gShakshuka, 400 g
Calories68 kcal78 kcal170 kcal312 kcal
Protein1.3 g4 g3.2 g16 g
Carbohydrates6.2 g4.7 g15 g19 g
Sugars3.8 g2.8 g9.5 g11 g
Fiber2.1 g1.8 g5.3 g7.3 g
Fat4.8 g5.1 g12 g21 g
Saturated fat0.7 g1.2 g1.7 g4.6 g
Vitamin C33 mg25 mg83 mg101 mg
Vitamin A46 µg81 µg114 µg323 µg
Potassium275 mg216 mg689 mg864 mg
Iron0.5 mg1.1 mg1.2 mg4.4 mg
Calcium17 mg43 mg44 mg172 mg
Magnesium17 mg13 mg41 mg54 mg
Sodium181 mg273 mg453 mg1093 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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