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Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and chicken meat

  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 91% more than chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat has 3 times less zinc than beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked has 6.45mg of zinc, while chicken meat has 1.94mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.

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Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs Chicken meat infographic
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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.4% 25% 103% 26% 176% 80% 8.3% 1.3% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 10% 39% 92% 36% 78% 311% 4% 4.5% 47%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.168mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 14% 59%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.98 g
Other: 0.73 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-308.6%
~equal in Protein ~27.3g
~equal in Fats ~13.6g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.497 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.222 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +557.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Chicken meat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.3µg 91%
Zinc 6.45mg 1.94mg 41%
Vitamin B3 4.927mg 8.487mg 22%
Iron 2.74mg 1.26mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 2.97g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.598mg 1.03mg 9%
Saturated fat 5.497g 3.79g 8%
Selenium 21µg 23.9µg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.338mg 0.4mg 5%
Choline 85.5mg 65.9mg 4%
Protein 25.93g 27.3g 3%
Potassium 286mg 223mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.063mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.222g 5.34g 2%
Copper 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Sodium 64mg 82mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.27mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg 1%
Fats 14.36g 13.6g 1%
Phosphorus 186mg 182mg 1%
Calories 240kcal 239kcal 0%
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 15mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.168mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.573g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.003mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.146mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 2.021mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.147mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.667mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.011mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.274mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.707g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174035/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.