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Drinking water vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Drinking water and Chicken meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2 in Chicken meat is higher than in Drinking water.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 53% more than Drinking water.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, drinking and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +19300%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +19300%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +68%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +68%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drinking water Chicken meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Chicken meat Opinion
Protein 0g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 0g 13.6g Chicken meat
Calories 0kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 3mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 0mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 1mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 0mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 0mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 4mg 82mg Drinking water
Zinc 0.01mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.01mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 0µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Drinking water
Saturated Fat 0g 3.79g Drinking water
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Drinking water Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
0%
Drinking water
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $1)
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
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)

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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.