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Beef sirloin vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef sirloin and ground chicken different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline; however, ground chicken is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for beef sirloin is 45% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more zinc than ground chicken. While beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of zinc, ground chicken contains only 1.92mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less cholesterol.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned are the varieties used in this article.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~234mg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +117.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1024.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Ground chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Ground chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 38.9µg 14.3µg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.51µg 40%
Zinc 5.7mg 1.92mg 34%
Protein 30.8g 23.28g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.327mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.08g 13%
Iron 1.92mg 0.93mg 12%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 7.107mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.538mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.302mg 11%
Choline 117.3mg 59mg 11%
Fats 5.03g 10.92g 9%
Cholesterol 81mg 107mg 9%
Potassium 410mg 677mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 4.879g 7%
Saturated fat 1.915g 3.11g 5%
Phosphorus 253mg 234mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.121mg 3%
Copper 0.085mg 0.062mg 3%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Calories 177kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.1µg 1%
Calcium 22mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 28mg 0%
Sodium 66mg 75mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.39mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.912mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Ground chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
53%
Beef sirloin
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.195g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.