Ground chicken vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ground chicken and Pork
- Ground chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
- Pork covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 63% more than Ground chicken.
- Pork contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 1.327mg of Vitamin B5, while Pork contains 0.698mg.
- Pork has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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.
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Potassium
+60%
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Manganese
+77.8%
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Calcium
+137.5%
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Sodium
-17.3%
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Zinc
+24.5%
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Copper
+17.7%
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Selenium
+216.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
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Potassium
+60%
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Manganese
+77.8%
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Calcium
+137.5%
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Sodium
-17.3%
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Zinc
+24.5%
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Copper
+17.7%
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Selenium
+216.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
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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Vitamin E
+34.5%
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Vitamin B3
+41.1%
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Vitamin B5
+90.1%
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Vitamin B6
+15.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+624.8%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+37.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
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Vitamin E
+34.5%
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Vitamin B3
+41.1%
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Vitamin B5
+90.1%
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Vitamin B6
+15.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+624.8%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+37.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12.2%
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Protein
+17.4%
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Fats
+27.5%
Equal in Other - 0.89
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
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0.88 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
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0.89 g
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Water
+12.2%
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Protein
+17.4%
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Fats
+27.5%
Equal in Other - 0.89
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+73.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
Saturated Fat:
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.2 g
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+73.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.28g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 10.92g | 13.92g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 242kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.87mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 28mg | |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 246mg |
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| Potassium | 677mg | 423mg |
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| Sodium | 75mg | 62mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.464mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg | 1.067mg |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 80mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.11g | 5.23g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.879g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.2g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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