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Chicken meat vs. Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken meat and beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned

  • Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and polyunsaturated fat, yet beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is 104% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains 7 times more Polyunsaturated fat than beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned. Chicken meat contains 2.97g of Polyunsaturated fat, while beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned contains 0.428g.
  • Chicken meat contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 19% 4.8% 38% 116% 33% 187% 107% 11% 1.7% 118%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.2%
Contains more IronIron +144.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.4%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Sodium ~87mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.6µg

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% 9.7% 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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 11% 44% 128% 48% 99% 350% 3% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1688.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.428mg

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
28% 12% 59%
Protein: 28.45 g
Fats: 12.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +13%
~equal in Protein ~28.45g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~58.58g
~equal in Other ~0.93g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.712 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.428 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.033g

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 Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned Opinion
Calories 239kcal 230kcal Chicken meat
Protein 27.3g 28.45g Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Fats 13.6g 12.04g Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Calcium 15mg 16mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Potassium 223mg 433mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Iron 1.26mg 3.08mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Copper 0.066mg 0.099mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Zinc 1.94mg 6.84mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Phosphorus 182mg 250mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Sodium 82mg 87mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 9IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 48µg 3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.12mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.013mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 21.6µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.043mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.191mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 6.804mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.807mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.428mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.8µg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.2µg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 8µg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Trans Fat 0.359g Chicken meat
Choline 65.9mg 91.4mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Saturated Fat 3.79g 4.712g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 5.033g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.428g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.144mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 1.1mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.257mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 2.217mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Lysine 2.223mg 2.355mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Methionine 0.726mg 0.731mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.109mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Valine 1.325mg 1.397mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Histidine 0.802mg 0.924mg Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
64%
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171794/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.