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Beef vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef and Chicken neck

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Chicken neck has more Vitamin B5.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 165% higher.
  • Chicken neck contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Beef. Beef contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken neck contains 0.17mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.7%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1519.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1519.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Fats +301.2%
Equal in Water - 59.99
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Fats +301.2%
Equal in Water - 59.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +967.7%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +967.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Chicken neck Opinion
Protein 27.55g 14.07g Beef
Fats 6.54g 26.24g Chicken neck
Calories 169kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 13mg 18mg Chicken neck
Iron 3.04mg 1.9mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 112mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 137mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 64mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 1.86mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.08mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 25.4µg 12µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.047mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.191mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 3.608mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.17mg Beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.26µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.137mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.545mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.588mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 0.933mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.005mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.332mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.514mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.641mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.348mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 99mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Chicken neck
Saturated Fat 2.595g 7.27g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 5.68g Chicken neck
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Chicken neck
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
79%
Beef
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.675g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.