Ground chicken vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground chicken and Ground beef?
- Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
- Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Ground beef. While Ground chicken has 522mg of Potassium, Ground beef has only 241mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground chicken is lower.
We used Chicken, ground, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +297.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.3% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +344.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +262.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.44 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
0.04 g
Water:
73.24 g
Other:
1.18 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.508 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +102.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 17.44g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 15.37g |
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| Net carbs | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.47mg | 5.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 10.2µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.109mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.575mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.092mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.512mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.065g | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 58.8mg | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.301g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.611g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.508g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.794mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.361mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.509mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.446mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.683mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.826mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.529mg | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.023g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.057g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.303g |
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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
37%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.