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

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and corn raw?

  • Chicken meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and iron, while corn raw is higher in folate.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
  • Corn raw has a higher glycemic index (52) than chicken meat (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types in this comparison.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +142.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3883.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more FolateFolate +740%
~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +734.9%
Contains more FatsFats +907.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.9%
~equal in Other ~0.63g

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1136.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +509.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Corn raw DV% diff.
Protein 27.3g 3.27g 48%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 1.77mg 42%
Selenium 23.9µg 0.6µg 42%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.093mg 24%
Fats 13.6g 1.35g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.487g 17%
Saturated fat 3.79g 0.325g 16%
Phosphorus 182mg 89mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.46mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0.432g 12%
Iron 1.26mg 0.52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.055mg 9%
Folate 5µg 42µg 9%
Choline 65.9mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.155mg 8%
Calories 239kcal 86kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.717mg 6%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.163mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.7g 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 9µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 82mg 15mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Calcium 15mg 2mg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.07mg 1%
Potassium 223mg 270mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.7g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 6.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Corn 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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.465g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.