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Ground chicken vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground chicken and Veal?

  • Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Veal is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
  • Ground chicken has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Veal. Ground chicken has 2.08g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Veal has 0.55g.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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 +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +100.9%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +66.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 13.7
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +100.9%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +66.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 13.7

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.38
Equal in Water - 66.76
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.38
Equal in Water - 66.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.04
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.04

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 Veal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Veal Opinion
Protein 23.28g 24.38g Veal
Fats 10.92g 7.56g Ground chicken
Calories 189kcal 172kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 17mg Veal
Iron 0.93mg 0.99mg Veal
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 217mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 337mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 83mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.062mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.016mg 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 14.3µg 13.7µg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.15mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.07mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.27mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 1.16mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.2µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.97mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.816mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 2.014mg 2.009mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.569mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.102mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.706mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 107mg 103mg Veal
Trans Fat 0.087g Veal
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.04g Veal
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 2.84g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.55g 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 Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.