Chicken breast vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken breast and roast beef?
- Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet roast beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and potassium.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Chicken breast has 3 times more vitamin B3 than roast beef. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of vitamin B3, while roast beef has 5.581mg.
- Roast beef contains less cholesterol.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +451.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.7% |
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.3% |
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Saturated fat
~1.318g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 2.04µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 5.581mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 853mg | 34% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 18.62g | 30% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 14.7µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 3.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.46mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 647mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.05mg | 11% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 43.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.566mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 0.27g | 5% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 3.69g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1IU | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 242mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 1.318g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.521g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | 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
50%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.