Chicken meat vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and tomatoes different?
- Chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 49% more than tomatoes.
- Tomatoes contain less cholesterol.
- Tomatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomatoes is 23, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1041.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +658.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +470% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +784.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1328.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1057.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +883.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +229.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3002.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17125.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3478.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.3g | 0.88g | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 0.594mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 0µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.08mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 24mg | 23% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 0.2g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 0.083g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.089mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 0.028g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 0.17mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.7mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 0.031g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 18kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 6.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 7.9µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.89g | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.014mg | 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?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins