Beef vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef and chicken breast
- Beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2; however, chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
- Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 160% more than chicken breast.
- Chicken breast has 3 times less zinc than beef. Beef has 3.7mg of zinc, while chicken breast has 1.08mg.
- Chicken breast contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1037.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +465% |
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Water
~60.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0.37µg | 160% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 14.782mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.08mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.14mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.125mg | 21% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 33.44g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1.04mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.29g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 95.9mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.07g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 1.72g | 3% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 4.71g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 91mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 276mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 246mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 26.2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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