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Fillet vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fillet and Chicken meat

  • Fillet has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate, however, Chicken meat is higher in Selenium.
  • Fillet covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 163% more than Chicken meat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vegetarian fillets 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.
Fillet
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1301.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2290%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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.
Fillet
8
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% 0% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1646%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1940%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
3
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1528.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
2
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Chicken meat Opinion
Calories 290kcal 239kcal Fillet
Protein 23g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 18g 13.6g Fillet
Net carbs 2.9g 0g Fillet
Carbs 9g 0g Fillet
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Fillet
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 95mg 15mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 223mg Fillet
Iron 2mg 1.26mg Fillet
Sugar 0.8g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 6.1g 0g Fillet
Copper 0.925mg 0.066mg Fillet
Zinc 1.4mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 450mg 182mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 82mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 3.45mg 0.27mg Fillet
Manganese 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 1µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.063mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.168mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 8.487mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.4mg Fillet
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 0.3µg Fillet
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Folate 102µg 5µg Fillet
Choline 82mg 65.9mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 2.849g 3.79g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 2.97g Fillet
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fillet Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Fillet
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.