Ground chicken vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ground chicken and Chicken meat
- Ground chicken has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Chicken meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 17% more.
- Ground chicken has 3 times more Potassium than Chicken meat. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Chicken meat has 223mg.
- Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+203.6%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Iron
+35.5%
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Manganese
+25%
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Selenium
+67.1%
Equal in Sodium - 82
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+203.6%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Iron
+35.5%
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Manganese
+25%
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Selenium
+67.1%
Equal in Sodium - 82
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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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Vitamin E
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+92.1%
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Vitamin B2
+79.8%
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Vitamin B5
+28.8%
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Vitamin B6
+34.5%
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Vitamin B12
+70%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+19.4%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+14.3%
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Vitamin E
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+92.1%
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Vitamin B2
+79.8%
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Vitamin B5
+28.8%
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Vitamin B6
+34.5%
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Vitamin B12
+70%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+19.4%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+14.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.3%
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Fats
+24.5%
Equal in Water - 59.45
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
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0.88 g
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27.3 g
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13.6 g
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0 g
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59.45 g
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Protein
+17.3%
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Fats
+24.5%
Equal in Water - 59.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Saturated Fat
-17.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.28g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 10.92g | 13.6g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 239kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 182mg |
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| Potassium | 677mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 75mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.802mg |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.11g | 3.79g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.879g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 2.97g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
43%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.