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Ground chicken vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground chicken and Steak

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Ground chicken.
  • Steak has 2 times less Potassium than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Steak has 279mg.
  • Steak contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +331.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +331.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +63%
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +63%
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88%

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 Steak
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 Ground chicken Steak Opinion
Protein 23.28g 24.85g Steak
Fats 10.92g 19.02g Steak
Calories 189kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 8mg 12mg Steak
Iron 0.93mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 163mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 279mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 1.92mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.062mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.074mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.301mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.149mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.5mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.6µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.97mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.816mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.014mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.596mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.102mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.706mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg Steak
Trans Fat 0.087g Steak
Saturated Fat 3.11g 8.443g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.001g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.001g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.013g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.896g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.333g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.