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Beef vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef and Ground chicken

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 154% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken has 3 times less Iron than Beef. Beef has 3.04mg of Iron, while Ground chicken has 0.93mg.
  • Beef contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
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 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +725.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +725.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Other +340%
Equal in Water - 64.92
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
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 +18.3%
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Other +340%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef 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 Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 27.55g 23.28g Beef
Fats 6.54g 10.92g Ground chicken
Calories 169kcal 189kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 13mg 8mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 0.93mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 259mg 234mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 54mg 75mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 1.92mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.062mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 25.4µg 14.3µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.302mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.538mg Beef
Folate 7µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.51µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.196mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.97mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.06mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.816mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 2.014mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.596mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.912mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.102mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.706mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 107mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g 0.087g Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 2.595g 3.11g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.081g Ground chicken
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 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
79%
Beef
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.