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Chicken breast vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken breast and Veal?

  • Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Veal is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 2 times more Selenium than Veal. Chicken breast has 26.2µg of Selenium, while Veal has 13.7µg.
  • Chicken breast contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
5
:
5
Veal
Veal
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Copper +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 83
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Veal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Copper +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 83

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
7
:
4
Veal
Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243.2%
Chicken breast
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%
Veal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
3
Veal
Veal
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +15%
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Veal
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
1
Veal
Veal
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Veal
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%

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 Veal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Veal Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 24.38g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 172kcal Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 17mg Veal
Iron 1.14mg 0.99mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 24mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 217mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 79mg 83mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.054mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.021mg 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 26.2µg 13.7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.15mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.07mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 8.03mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.2µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.247mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 1.065mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 1.201mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.94mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 2.009mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.569mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.984mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 1.347mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.885mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 103mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 3.04g 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 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.55g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.