Ground beef vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground beef and chicken fingers?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 97% higher.
- Ground beef has 8 times more zinc than chicken fingers. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while chicken fingers have 0.71mg.
- Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than chicken fingers.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.
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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 | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +722.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2433.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +1456.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23% |
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Fats
~13.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1317.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.16µg | 97% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.71mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 5.783g | 36% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 769mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 8.217mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 3.17mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.73mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 282mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.493g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.244mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 48mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.228mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.426mg | 9% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 19.22g | 9% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.25g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.83g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 373mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 17.5µg | 3% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 13.95g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
46%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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