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Ground chicken vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground chicken and Beef broiled

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Beef broiled has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
  • Beef broiled contains 2 times less Potassium than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 677mg of Potassium, while Beef broiled contains 318mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +179.6%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +179.6%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Sodium - 72

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 E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +417.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +417.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +41.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.7%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 23.28g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 10.92g 15.41g Beef broiled
Calories 189kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 8mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 0.93mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 198mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 318mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 1.92mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.062mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.016mg 0.012mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.12mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.046mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.176mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.378mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.658mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.382mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.2µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.094mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.72mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.822mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.45mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.54mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.478mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.725mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.914mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.604mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.087g 0.572g Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 5.895g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.001g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.003g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.016g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.484g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.012g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.044g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
43%
Ground chicken
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.