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Grouper fish vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Grouper fish and Chicken breast

  • Grouper fish has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, however, Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 90% more than Grouper fish.
  • Chicken breast contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Grouper fish. Grouper fish contains 0.69µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken breast contains 0.37µg.
  • Grouper fish has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3779.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.079mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +262.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +126%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +541.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Chicken breast Opinion
Calories 118kcal 187kcal Chicken breast
Protein 24.84g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 1.3g 4.71g Chicken breast
Net carbs 0g 0.51g Chicken breast
Carbs 0g 0.51g Chicken breast
Cholesterol 47mg 91mg Grouper fish
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Magnesium 37mg 31mg Grouper fish
Calcium 21mg 16mg Grouper fish
Potassium 475mg 276mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.14mg
Copper 0.045mg 0.054mg Chicken breast
Zinc 0.51mg 1.08mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 143mg 246mg Chicken breast
Sodium 53mg 79mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 23IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 7µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.012mg 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 46.8µg 26.2µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.079mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.125mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.37µg Grouper fish
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Folate 10µg 4µg Grouper fish
Choline 95.9mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 0.299g 1.29g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 1.72g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.07g Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.089mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.019mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.282mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.735mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.28mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.731mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.01g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.03g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.02g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Chicken breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
20%
Grouper fish
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.