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Cereal vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cereal and Chicken meat?

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Chicken meat is richer in Selenium.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 519% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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.
Contains more Iron +2603.2%
Contains more Zinc +291.8%
Contains more Copper +107.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +279.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Iron +2603.2%
Contains more Zinc +291.8%
Contains more Copper +107.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +279.4%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +1634.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9881%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1396.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1634.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9881%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1396.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +350.5%
Contains more Fats +1159.3%
Contains more Water +1472.8%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +350.5%
Contains more Fats +1159.3%
Contains more Water +1472.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2517.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +739%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2517.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +739%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal Chicken meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 0g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 1.08g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 86.85g 0g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 239kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 1.4g 0g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 34.06mg 1.26mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 77mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 105mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 795mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 7.6mg 1.94mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.066mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.02mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 2792IU 161IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 48µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.063mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.168mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 8.487mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.4mg Cereal
Folate 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.241mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.26mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.767mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.113mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.13mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.344mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.162mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 3.79g Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
393%
Cereal
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 713mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. 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.