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Ground chicken vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground chicken and Beef sirloin different?

  • Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Beef sirloin is 45% higher.
  • Ground chicken contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef sirloin. While Ground chicken contains 1.327mg of Vitamin B5, Beef sirloin contains only 0.607mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
3
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7
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +196.9%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
Ground chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +196.9%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 253

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.
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
4
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4
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Ground chicken
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%
Beef sirloin
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% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
3
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1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Equal in Water - 63.58
Ground chicken
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
2
:
1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Ground chicken
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Beef sirloin
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 Ground chicken Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 23.28g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 10.92g 5.03g Ground chicken
Calories 189kcal 177kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 0.93mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 677mg 410mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 1.92mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.062mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.39mg
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.088mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.163mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.607mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 2µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.4µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.97mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.816mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.014mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.596mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.102mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.706mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 107mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.087g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 3.11g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 2.006g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.185g Ground chicken
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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Ground chicken Beef sirloin
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
43%
Ground chicken
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.