Ratatouille vs tabbouleh: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: ratatouille scores 82/100 and tabbouleh 81/100, 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

Tabbouleh

81/100Excellent nutrient density

106 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 150 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesRatatouille68 vs 106 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinTabbouleh1.3 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even2.1 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarTabbouleh3.8 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumAbout even275 vs 273 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even0.7 vs 1.1 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 gTabbouleh, 100 gRatatouille, 250 gTabbouleh, 150 g
Calories68 kcal106 kcal170 kcal159 kcal
Protein1.3 g1.9 g3.2 g2.9 g
Carbohydrates6.2 g8.7 g15 g13 g
Sugars3.8 g1.6 g9.5 g2.3 g
Fiber2.1 g2.3 g5.3 g3.4 g
Fat4.8 g7.8 g12 g12 g
Saturated fat0.7 g1.1 g1.7 g1.6 g
Vitamin C33 mg40 mg83 mg60 mg
Vitamin A46 µg118 µg114 µg176 µg
Potassium275 mg273 mg689 mg410 mg
Iron0.5 mg2 mg1.2 mg3.1 mg
Calcium17 mg47 mg44 mg70 mg
Magnesium17 mg28 mg41 mg43 mg
Sodium181 mg249 mg453 mg374 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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