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

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Important differences between chicken meat and ground chicken

  • Chicken meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin A; however, ground chicken has more potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 17% more.
  • Chicken meat is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, ground, 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.92mg
~equal in Sodium ~75mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.92g
~equal in Other ~0.88g

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% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.879g

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 Ground chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Ground chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 14.3µg 17%
Potassium 223mg 677mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.538mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.302mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.51µg 9%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 7.107mg 9%
Protein 27.3g 23.28g 8%
Phosphorus 182mg 234mg 7%
Cholesterol 88mg 107mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.08g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.327mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.121mg 5%
Fats 13.6g 10.92g 4%
Iron 1.26mg 0.93mg 4%
Calories 239kcal 189kcal 3%
Saturated fat 3.79g 3.11g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 4.879g 1%
Calcium 15mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Choline 65.9mg 59mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Copper 0.066mg 0.062mg 0%
Zinc 1.94mg 1.92mg 0%
Sodium 82mg 75mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.912mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.