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Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw and chicken meat

  • Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, while chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains 2 times less zinc than beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw. Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw contains 4.79mg of zinc, while chicken meat contains 1.94mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 3.6% 28% 84% 24% 131% 79% 8.6% 1.3% 91%
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 PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more IronIron +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~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% 1.3% 3.4% 1.5% 11% 35% 95% 36% 85% 276% 2% 4.5% 36%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +636.7%
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 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg
~equal in Choline ~65.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 10% 69%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.55 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +-257.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.345 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 +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +760.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.79g

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, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw Chicken meat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.3µg 80%
Zinc 4.79mg 1.94mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.072mg 8.487mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.345g 2.97g 18%
Protein 20g 27.3g 15%
Selenium 16.6µg 23.9µg 13%
Iron 2.24mg 1.26mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.601mg 1.03mg 9%
Cholesterol 65mg 88mg 8%
Fats 10g 13.6g 6%
Vitamin A 4µg 48µg 5%
Calories 176kcal 239kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.194g 5.34g 3%
Potassium 321mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.369mg 0.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.927g 3.79g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.151mg 0.168mg 1%
Sodium 66mg 82mg 1%
Copper 0.072mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 12mg 15mg 0%
Phosphorus 184mg 182mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.54g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Choline 66.1mg 65.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.775mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.885mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.658mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.781mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.983mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.65mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.036g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw 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
45%
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% 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.

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, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174030/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.

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