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Chicken breast vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken breast and Brisket different?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 73% higher.
  • Chicken breast contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Brisket. While Chicken breast contains 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, Brisket contains only 4.087mg.
  • Chicken breast has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Iron +113.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +519.4%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Iron +113.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +519.4%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +473%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +473%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +303.6%
Contains more Fats +291.1%
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +303.6%
Contains more Fats +291.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.3%
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 28.82g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 18.42g Brisket
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 1.14mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 31mg 19mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 175mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 232mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 1.08mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.054mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.021mg 0.01mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.059mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 4.087mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.568mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.282mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.181mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 1.101mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 1.253mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 2.192mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 2.328mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.717mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 1.088mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 1.367mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.879mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 106mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 7.305g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.681g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Chicken breast
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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 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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.