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Chicken meat vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and bear meat?

  • Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, while bear meat is higher in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, choline, and copper.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for iron is 118% higher.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more IronIron +751.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +429.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +723.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
~equal in Fats ~13.39g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~53.55g
~equal in Other ~0.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.54g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.66g

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 Bear meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Bear meat DV% diff.
Iron 1.26mg 10.73mg 118%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.47µg 90%
Zinc 1.94mg 10.27mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.82mg 50%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 3.35mg 32%
Selenium 23.9µg 11.2µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Protein 27.3g 32.42g 10%
Choline 65.9mg 122.3mg 10%
Copper 0.066mg 0.148mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.29mg 8%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.4g 4%
Cholesterol 88mg 98mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg 3%
Phosphorus 182mg 170mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Saturated fat 3.79g 3.54g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 5.66g 1%
Calories 239kcal 259kcal 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.49mg 1%
Potassium 223mg 263mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 5mg 1%
Fats 13.6g 13.39g 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sodium 82mg 71mg 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.034g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Bear meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
36%
Chicken meat
57%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.