Chicken meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken meat and Ground beef
- Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 91% higher.
- Chicken meat contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Ground beef. Chicken meat contains 8.487mg of Vitamin B3, while Ground beef contains 4.026mg.
- 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, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Manganese
+122.2%
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Selenium
+25.1%
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Calcium
+120%
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Iron
+80.2%
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Sodium
-11%
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Zinc
+201%
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Copper
+19.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Manganese
+122.2%
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Selenium
+25.1%
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Calcium
+120%
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Iron
+80.2%
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Sodium
-11%
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Zinc
+201%
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Copper
+19.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
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.
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Vitamin A
+1688.9%
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Vitamin E
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+23.5%
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Vitamin B3
+110.8%
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Vitamin B5
+101.2%
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Vitamin B6
+28.6%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+730%
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Vitamin K
+20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
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Vitamin A
+1688.9%
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Vitamin E
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+23.5%
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Vitamin B3
+110.8%
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Vitamin B5
+101.2%
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Vitamin B6
+28.6%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+730%
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Vitamin K
+20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.4%
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Fats
+13%
Equal in Water - 58.37
Equal in Other - 2.39
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
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Water:
59.45 g
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Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Protein
+14.4%
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Fats
+13%
Equal in Water - 58.37
Equal in Other - 2.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-37.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+627.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-37.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+627.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 27.3g | 23.87g |
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Fats | 13.6g | 15.37g |
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Calories | 239kcal | 241kcal |
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Calcium | 15mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 1.26mg | 2.27mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 182mg | 166mg |
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Potassium | 223mg | 241mg |
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Sodium | 82mg | 73mg |
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Zinc | 1.94mg | 5.84mg |
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Copper | 0.066mg | 0.079mg |
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Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.009mg |
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Selenium | 23.9µg | 19.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 161IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 48µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.051mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 4.026mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.512mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.311mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.49µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.121mg |
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Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.923mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.055mg |
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Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.861mg |
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Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.976mg |
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Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.614mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 1.325mg | 1.172mg |
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Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.775mg |
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Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | |
Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 6.073g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 7.322g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 0.408g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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%

46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.283g)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.