Ground beef vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and chicken meat
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 91% higher.
- Ground beef contains 3 times more zinc than chicken meat. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while chicken meat contains 1.94mg.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.1% |
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 | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-782.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +627.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.3µg | 91% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.94mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 8.487mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.97g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.03mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 3.79g | 10% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 23.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 27.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.34g | 5% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 13.6g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 65.9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 82mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.283g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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