Pork vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pork and Ground chicken
- Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
- Pork covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 63% more than Ground chicken.
- Ground chicken contains 3 times less Selenium than Pork. Pork contains 45.3µg of Selenium, while Ground chicken contains 14.3µg.
- Ground chicken has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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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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%
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Potassium
+60%
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Manganese
+77.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
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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%
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Potassium
+60%
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Manganese
+77.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
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 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%
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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
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
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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%
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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
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.4%
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Fats
+27.5%
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Water
+12.2%
Equal in Other - 0.88
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
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0.89 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
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0.88 g
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Protein
+17.4%
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Fats
+27.5%
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Water
+12.2%
Equal in Other - 0.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.9%
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+73.3%
Saturated Fat:
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.2 g
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.9%
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+73.3%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.32g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 10.92g |
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| Calories | 242kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.93mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 28mg | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 677mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 75mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.538mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.706mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 107mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 3.11g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 2.08g |
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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
56%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
38%
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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