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Grouse vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between grouse and ground chicken?

  • Grouse is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet ground chicken is richer in zinc, potassium, vitamin B1, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 100% higher.
  • Grouse has 6 times more Vitamin B12 than ground chicken. Grouse has 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, while ground chicken has 0.51µg.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

We used Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.7%
Contains more IronIron +60.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~234mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.016mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1140.9%
Contains more OtherOther +252%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11516.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1475.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 112kcal 189kcal Ground chicken
Protein 25.94g 23.28g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 10.92g Ground chicken
Cholesterol 40mg 107mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 8mg Ground chicken
Potassium 311mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.58mg 0.93mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.058mg 0.062mg Ground chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 229mg 234mg Ground chicken
Sodium 50mg 75mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.39mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.016mg
Selenium 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 7.107mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.538mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.51µg Grouse
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.087g Grouse
Choline 59mg Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 0.13g 3.11g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 2.08g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouse Ground chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
74%
Grouse
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.