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Chicken meat vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken meat and Brisket

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Brisket is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 76% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Brisket. While Chicken meat contains 8.487mg of Vitamin B3, Brisket contains only 4.087mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chicken meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +244.8%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +244.8%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232

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 B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +606.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 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 B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +606.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.82
Equal in Other - 0.28
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 Water +13.3%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.82
Equal in Other - 0.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat 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 meat Brisket Opinion
Protein 27.3g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 13.6g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 239kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 15mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 1.26mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 175mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 82mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 1.94mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.066mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.059mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 4.087mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.568mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.282mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.181mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 1.101mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.253mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.223mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.726mg 0.717mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.325mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.802mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 88mg 106mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 7.305g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.681g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Brisket
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
36%
Chicken meat
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.