Shakshuka vs tabbouleh: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: shakshuka scores 79/100 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.
Shakshuka
78 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (2 eggs): 400 g
Tabbouleh
106 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 150 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesShakshuka78 vs 106 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinShakshuka4 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.8 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTabbouleh2.8 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTabbouleh216 vs 273 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.2 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Shakshuka, 100 g | Tabbouleh, 100 g | Shakshuka, 400 g | Tabbouleh, 150 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | 106 kcal | 312 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 1.9 g | 16 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g | 8.7 g | 19 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 1.6 g | 11 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.3 g | 7.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 5.1 g | 7.8 g | 21 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | 4.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg | 40 mg | 101 mg | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 81 µg | 118 µg | 323 µg | 176 µg |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 273 mg | 864 mg | 410 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 2 mg | 4.4 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 47 mg | 172 mg | 70 mg |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 28 mg | 54 mg | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 273 mg | 249 mg | 1093 mg | 374 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.