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

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A recap on differences between chicken meat and chickpea raw

  • Chicken meat is higher in selenium and vitamin B3, yet chickpea raw is higher in manganese, folate, copper, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Chickpea raw covers your daily manganese needs 925% more than chicken meat.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chickpea raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chicken meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222%
Contains more IronIron +242.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106430%

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +11040%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.7%
~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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +125.2%
Contains more WaterWater +674.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.86g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.731g

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 Chickpea raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 21.306mg 925%
Folate 5µg 557µg 138%
Copper 0.066mg 0.656mg 66%
Fiber 0g 12.2g 49%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 1.541mg 43%
Selenium 23.9µg 0µg 43%
Iron 1.26mg 4.31mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.477mg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Carbs 0g 62.95g 21%
Potassium 223mg 718mg 15%
Protein 27.3g 20.47g 14%
Saturated fat 3.79g 0.603g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 23mg 79mg 13%
Fats 13.6g 6.04g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.588mg 11%
Phosphorus 182mg 252mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 1.377g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.535mg 10%
Zinc 1.94mg 2.76mg 7%
Calories 239kcal 378kcal 7%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9µg 6%
Choline 65.9mg 99.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.82mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.212mg 3%
Sodium 82mg 24mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.731g 2%
Net carbs 0g 50.75g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 10.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.566mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.187g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.