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

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How are chicken meat and chicken meat different?

    Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
    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% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~15mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~223mg
    ~equal in Iron ~1.26mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~1.94mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~82mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~23.9µg

    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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~161IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.27mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.063mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.168mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.487mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.03mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
    ~equal in Folate ~5µg
    ~equal in Choline ~65.9mg

    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
    27% 14% 59%
    Protein: 27.3 g
    Fats: 13.6 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 59.45 g
    Other: 0 g
    ~equal in Protein ~27.3g
    ~equal in Fats ~13.6g
    ~equal in Carbs ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~59.45g
    ~equal in Other ~-0.35g

    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% 44% 25%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.79g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.34g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.97g

    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 Chicken meat
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Chicken meat Chicken meat Opinion
    Calories 239kcal 239kcal
    Protein 27.3g 27.3g
    Fats 13.6g 13.6g
    Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
    Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
    Magnesium 23mg 23mg
    Calcium 15mg 15mg
    Potassium 223mg 223mg
    Iron 1.26mg 1.26mg
    Copper 0.066mg 0.066mg
    Zinc 1.94mg 1.94mg
    Phosphorus 182mg 182mg
    Sodium 82mg 82mg
    Vitamin A 161IU 161IU
    Vitamin A 48µg 48µg
    Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.27mg
    Manganese 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Selenium 23.9µg 23.9µg
    Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.063mg
    Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.168mg
    Vitamin B3 8.487mg 8.487mg
    Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.03mg
    Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.4mg
    Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg
    Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
    Folate 5µg 5µg
    Choline 65.9mg 65.9mg
    Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.79g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 5.34g
    Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.97g
    Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.305mg
    Threonine 1.128mg 1.128mg
    Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.362mg
    Leucine 1.986mg 1.986mg
    Lysine 2.223mg 2.223mg
    Methionine 0.726mg 0.726mg
    Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.061mg
    Valine 1.325mg 1.325mg
    Histidine 0.802mg 0.802mg
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.04g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Chicken meat Chicken meat
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    36%
    Chicken meat
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    38%
    Chicken meat
    38%
    Chicken meat

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (82 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (3.79 g)
    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 ($1)
    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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.