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Chicken breast vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken breast and grouse?

  • Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, iron, zinc, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated Fat, yet grouse is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 41 times more Monounsaturated Fat than grouse. Chicken breast has 1.72g of Monounsaturated Fat, while grouse has 0.042g.
  • Grouse contains less saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +96.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Copper ~0.058mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~229mg

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%
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +683.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +435.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +352%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3995.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%

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 Grouse
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Grouse Opinion
Calories 187kcal 112kcal Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 25.94g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 0.88g Chicken breast
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 40mg Grouse
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 16mg 5mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 311mg Grouse
Iron 1.14mg 0.58mg Chicken breast
Copper 0.054mg 0.058mg Grouse
Zinc 1.08mg 0.51mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 229mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 23IU 16IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A 7µg 5µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.73mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.021mg 0.016mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.042mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.28mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 11.6mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.9µg Grouse
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg Chicken breast
Choline 95.9mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 0.042g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.132g Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.009g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.008g Chicken breast
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Chicken breast
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.