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Under 500 kcal, High Iron, and Good Score (60+) Recipes

48 matching recipes from 197 global dishes.

🔎 Analysis Summary

We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 48 meet the strict criteria for Under 500 kcal and High Iron (≥20 % DV) and Health Score ≥ 60. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.

This curated collection features 48 recipes that satisfy the Under 500 kcal and High Iron (≥20 % DV) and Health Score ≥ 60 criteria, selected from our database of 197 dishes spanning 195 countries. Each recipe has been algorithmically scored using USDA FoodData Central nutritional data, evaluating macronutrient balance, micronutrient density, sodium levels, and dietary fiber content. The average Health Score across this collection is 75 (excellent), with an average of 376 kcal, 23.3g protein, and 12.2g fiber per serving.

Featured cuisines in this collection include Italian, Israel, Mauritania, San Marino, and Lesotho. Browse the ranked table below to compare nutritional profiles, clinical badges, and health scores across all matching recipes. Use the related categories section to explore similar collections filtered by region, dietary preference, or nutritional target.

Matching Recipes48
Avg Health Score75
Avg kcal/serving376
Avg Protein23.3g
Avg Fiber12.2g
🔥 Under 500 kcal (48)🍌 Potassium Rich (48)🫒 Mediterranean (42)💪 High Protein (34)🌾 High Fiber (33)💉 Diabetic Friendly (10)❤️ Heart Healthy (7)

📋 48 Recipes — Ranked by Health Score

# Recipe Cuisine Score kcal Protein Fiber Sodium Badges
1 🇮🇹Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Bean & Pasta Soup) Italian 86 294 15.2g 10.5g 255mg ❤️ 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
2 🍲Israeli-Style Shakshuka with Chickpeas Israel 85 340 19.3g 12.9g 525mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
3 🍲Mauritanian-Style Fish with Tomato, Olives, and Couscous Mauritania 85 283 39.7g 6.3g 707mg 💉 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
4 🍲Sammarinese-Style White Bean, Tomato, and Kale Soup San Marino 85 397 24.2g 20.4g 443mg ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
5 🍲Lesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans Lesotho 83 472 20.5g 17.2g 412mg ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
6 🍲Syrian-Style Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cumin Syria 83 366 23.6g 22.7g 596mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
7 🍲Cape Verdean-Style Cod and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice Cape Verde 82 473 31.0g 11.4g 593mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
8 🍲Sudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet Sudan 82 323 20.1g 19.9g 460mg ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
9 🍲Albanian-Style Cod, Spinach, and Tomato Stew with Rice Albania 81 386 31.6g 4.6g 812mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
10 🍲Malian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice Mali 81 495 20.3g 17.8g 564mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
11 🍲Armenian-Style Lentil, Tomato, and Spinach Stew with Rice Armenia 80 366 19.5g 16.3g 520mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
12 🍲Eritrean-Style Spiced Lentil Stew with Millet Eritrea 80 292 19.9g 18.5g 489mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
13 🇸🇪Swedish Salmon with Dill Potatoes Swedish 80 423 39.9g 4.7g 495mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
14 🍲Rwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice Rwanda 80 425 21.2g 18.7g 569mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
15 🍲Zimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice Zimbabwe 80 413 20.5g 18.3g 555mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
16 🍲Malawi-Style Nsima with Tomato Chicken and Greens Malawi 79 313 8.5g 8.0g 485mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
17 🍲Palestinian-Style Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) with Caramelized Onions Palestine 79 445 28.9g 26.4g 587mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
18 🍲United States-Style Turkey and Bean Chili United States 79 415 24.2g 22.3g 583mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
19 🍲Burundian-Style Beans and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice Burundi 78 243 14.4g 13.9g 444mg ❤️ 💉 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
20 🍲Pakistani-Style Chicken Karahi with Ginger-Tomato Sauce and Rice Pakistan 78 157 7.8g 6.6g 623mg 💉 🔥 🫒 🍌
21 🍲South African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice South Africa 78 448 20.5g 18.0g 582mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
22 🍲Tuvaluan-Style Chickpea Tomato Curry with Rice Tuvalu 77 490 20.6g 17.4g 526mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
23 🍲Papua New Guinea-Style Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice Papua New Guinea 77 426 16.7g 15.7g 497mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
24 🍲Bahraini-Style Lentil and Tomato Spiced Stew with Rice Bahrain 76 389 19.6g 16.4g 519mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
25 🍲Eswatini-Style Pumpkin, Beans, and Spinach Stew with Millet Eswatini 76 242 14.4g 13.0g 533mg 💉 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
26 🍲Myanmar-Style Turmeric Chicken Curry with Tomatoes and Rice Myanmar 76 127 5.2g 6.0g 604mg 💉 🔥 🫒 🍌
27 🍲Bangladeshi-Style Fish and Tomato Curry with Rice Bangladesh 76 430 34.3g 3.8g 875mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
28 🍲Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce) Egypt 74 494 22.8g 17.3g 590mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
29 🍲Somali-Style Lentil and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice Somalia 74 429 17.8g 15.5g 467mg ❤️ 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
30 🍲Solomon Islands-Style Coconut Fish and Kidney Bean Stew with Rice Solomon Islands 73 472 30.9g 12.4g 573mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🍌
31 🍲Libyan-Style Shakshuka with Lamb and Peppers Libya 73 216 13.0g 6.9g 709mg 💉 🔥 🫒 🍌
32 🍲Slovenian-Style Jota (Bean, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew) Slovenia 73 434 21.2g 16.3g 368mg ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
33 🍲Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice Ethiopia 73 475 23.7g 19.3g 559mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
34 🇫🇮Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) Finnish 73 242 21.0g 3.2g 388mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
35 🍲Russian-Style Borscht with Beef, Beets, and Cabbage Russia 72 321 30.3g 9.9g 500mg 💉 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
36 🍲Fish Broth with Sweet Potato and Spinach Dominica 72 330 26.4g 6.0g 788mg 💉 💪 🔥 🍌
37 🍲Serbian-Style Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, and Tomato Sauce Serbia 70 308 31.0g 10.6g 521mg 💉 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
38 🍲Swiss-Style Rösti with Mushrooms and Cheese Switzerland 70 441 14.6g 11.6g 620mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
39 🍲Hungarian Gulyás (Beef Paprika Soup) with Potatoes Hungary 69 366 27.9g 8.4g 533mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
40 🍲Iraqi Bamia (Okra and Tomato Stew) with Beef and Rice Iraq 68 244 26.4g 4.8g 521mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
41 🍲Seychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice Seychelles 68 403 26.0g 5.2g 662mg 💪 🔥 🍌
42 🍲South Korean-Style Bibimbap Bowl with Vegetables, Beef, and Egg South Korea 67 354 36.3g 6.4g 1080mg 💉 💪 🔥 🍌
43 🍲Kyrgyz-Style Lagman Beef Noodle Soup Kyrgyzstan 66 467 36.7g 8.4g 624mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
44 🍲Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Onions) Lebanon 66 485 20.8g 16.1g 569mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
45 🍲Conch Chowder with Rice Bahamas 66 400 28.7g 4.9g 722mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
46 🍲Maldivian-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Curry with Rice Maldives 63 408 27.1g 4.6g 702mg 💪 🔥 🍌
47 🍲Goat Water (Goat Stew with Potatoes and Dumplings) Saint Kitts and Nevis 61 414 35.5g 4.9g 872mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
48 🍲Ugandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice Uganda 60 487 21.0g 7.3g 556mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🍌

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