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Chicken meat vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken meat and Baby food

  • Baby food is richer than Chicken meat in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Baby food is 578% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
1
:
9
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Calcium +4786.7%
Contains more Iron +3669.8%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.7%
Contains more Copper +406.1%
Equal in Selenium - 25.9
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Baby food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Calcium +4786.7%
Contains more Iron +3669.8%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.7%
Contains more Copper +406.1%
Equal in Selenium - 25.9

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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
4
:
7
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Vitamin A +705%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +1263%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3769.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309%
Contains more Folate +760%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.074
Chicken meat
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%
Baby food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +705%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +1263%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3769.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309%
Contains more Folate +760%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
3
:
2
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Protein +123.8%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Water +787.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Baby food
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +123.8%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Water +787.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
2
:
1
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Baby food
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 27.3g 12.2g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 4.4g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 239kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 0g 0.87g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 15mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 1.26mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 23mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 182mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 223mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 82mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 1.94mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.066mg 0.334mg Baby food
Manganese 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 161IU 20IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.189mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.5µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.158mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.477mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.041mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.404mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.24mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.672mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.653mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.286mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.769g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 1.206g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.697g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Baby food
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
36%
Chicken meat
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.