Fillet vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Fillet and Chicken breast?
- Fillet is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber, yet Chicken breast is higher in Selenium.
- Fillet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 160% more.
We used Vegetarian fillets and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types 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 CalciumCalcium | +493.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1613% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2520% |
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 EVitamin E | +721.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1292.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1035.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
18 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
5 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +282.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1664.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +342.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.332 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +154.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +772.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 187kcal |
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| Protein | 23g | 33.44g |
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| Fats | 18g | 4.71g |
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| Net carbs | 2.9g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 9g | 0.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 91mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 95mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 600mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 6.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.925mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 1.4mg | 1.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 450mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 490mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.45mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.1mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12mg | 14.782mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.2µg | 0.37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 102µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 82mg | 95.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.849g | 1.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.376g | 1.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.332g | 1.07g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
136%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fillet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.