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Chicken neck vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken neck and Ground chicken?

  • Chicken neck is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 28% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground chicken is lower.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types 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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Potassium +394.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Potassium +394.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.92

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 Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
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%
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 Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +140.3%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Equal in Other - 0.88
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +140.3%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Equal in Other - 0.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 14.07g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 26.24g 10.92g Chicken neck
Calories 297kcal 189kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 8mg Chicken neck
Iron 1.9mg 0.93mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 112mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 137mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 64mg 75mg Chicken neck
Zinc 1.86mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.033mg 0.016mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin A 216IU 0IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken neck
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.51µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.545mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.588mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 0.933mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.005mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.641mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.348mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 99mg 107mg Chicken neck
Trans Fat 0.087g Chicken neck
Saturated Fat 7.27g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.031g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.008g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.016g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 4.879g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 2.08g Chicken neck
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck 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
22%
Chicken neck
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.

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