Chicken breast vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken breast and rice different?
- Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, while rice is higher in manganese and folate.
- Chicken breast covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 83% more than rice.
- Rice has a higher glycemic index (60) than chicken breast (0).
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +688.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +472.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +249.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2147.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +861.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +901.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +588.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1143.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1582.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5423.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1854.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1307.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 28.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 1.476mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 58µg |
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| Choline | 95.9mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.063mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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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
50%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins