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Beef sirloin vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sirloin and Ground chicken different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline, however, Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Beef sirloin is 45% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more Zinc than Ground chicken. While Beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of Zinc, Ground chicken contains only 1.92mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less Cholesterol.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
7
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3
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +196.9%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Ground chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +196.9%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 234

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
4
:
4
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Ground chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
3
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Ground chicken
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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2
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.3%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Ground chicken
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Ground chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 30.8g 23.28g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 10.92g Ground chicken
Calories 177kcal 189kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 22mg 8mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.93mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 253mg 234mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 66mg 75mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.062mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 38.9µg 14.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.39mg
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 7.107mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.538mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.51µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.196mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.97mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.06mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.816mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.014mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.596mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.912mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.102mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.706mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 107mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.087g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 3.11g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Ground chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef sirloin
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.