Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw and chicken meat?
- Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% higher.
- Chicken meat has 2 times less zinc than beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw has 4.48mg of zinc, while chicken meat has 1.94mg.
- Chicken meat is lower in saturated fat.
We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +32.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +623.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.59 g
Fats:
15 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.66 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-314.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.6g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.715 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.469 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
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 | +21.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +585.9% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.17µg | 0.3µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.649mg | 8.487mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 1.94mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 2.97g | 17% |
| Protein | 18.59g | 27.3g | 17% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 23.9µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 1.03mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 1.26mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.715g | 3.79g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.469g | 5.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 171mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15g | 13.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 61.2mg | 65.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 215kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.151mg | 0.168mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.86g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.72mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.45mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.54mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.478mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.604mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.925g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.