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Chicken breast vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken breast and chicken breast?

    We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~31mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~16mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~276mg
    ~equal in Iron ~1.14mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.054mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~1.08mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~246mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~79mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~26.2µg

    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% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
    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% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~23IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.42mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.079mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.125mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~14.782mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.04mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.64mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.37µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
    ~equal in Folate ~4µg
    ~equal in Choline ~95.9mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    33% 5% 60%
    Protein: 33.44 g
    Fats: 4.71 g
    Carbs: 0.51 g
    Water: 60.21 g
    Other: 1.13 g
    33% 5% 60%
    Protein: 33.44 g
    Fats: 4.71 g
    Carbs: 0.51 g
    Water: 60.21 g
    Other: 1.13 g
    ~equal in Protein ~33.44g
    ~equal in Fats ~4.71g
    ~equal in Carbs ~0.51g
    ~equal in Water ~60.21g
    ~equal in Other ~1.13g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    32% 42% 26%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
    32% 42% 26%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.29g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.72g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.07g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Chicken breast Chicken breast
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Chicken breast Chicken breast Opinion
    Calories 187kcal 187kcal
    Protein 33.44g 33.44g
    Fats 4.71g 4.71g
    Net carbs 0.51g 0.51g
    Carbs 0.51g 0.51g
    Cholesterol 91mg 91mg
    Vitamin D 5IU 5IU
    Magnesium 31mg 31mg
    Calcium 16mg 16mg
    Potassium 276mg 276mg
    Iron 1.14mg 1.14mg
    Copper 0.054mg 0.054mg
    Zinc 1.08mg 1.08mg
    Phosphorus 246mg 246mg
    Sodium 79mg 79mg
    Vitamin A 23IU 23IU
    Vitamin A 7µg 7µg
    Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.42mg
    Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Manganese 0.021mg 0.021mg
    Selenium 26.2µg 26.2µg
    Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.079mg
    Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.125mg
    Vitamin B3 14.782mg 14.782mg
    Vitamin B5 1.04mg 1.04mg
    Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.64mg
    Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.37µg
    Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
    Folate 4µg 4µg
    Choline 95.9mg 95.9mg
    Saturated Fat 1.29g 1.29g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 1.72g
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 1.07g
    Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.39mg
    Threonine 1.412mg 1.412mg
    Isoleucine 1.765mg 1.765mg
    Leucine 2.509mg 2.509mg
    Lysine 2.836mg 2.836mg
    Methionine 0.925mg 0.925mg
    Phenylalanine 1.328mg 1.328mg
    Valine 1.659mg 1.659mg
    Histidine 1.037mg 1.037mg
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.03g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
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    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (91 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (79 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (1.29 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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
    2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.