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Mutton vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mutton and Ground chicken

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, and Phosphorus, however, Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 164% higher.
  • Ground chicken has 5 times less Iron than Mutton. Mutton has 4.76mg of Iron, while Ground chicken has 0.93mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +411.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 EVitamin E +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +770.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.107mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
~equal in Fats ~10.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -39.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.879g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 234kcal 189kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 23.28g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 10.92g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 107mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 31mg 28mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 8mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 4.76mg 0.93mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Zinc 5.93mg 1.92mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 234mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.39mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.016mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 14.3µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.51µg Mutton
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 0µg 2µg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg 59mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 3.11g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.08g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.196mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.97mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.06mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.816mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.014mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.596mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.912mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.102mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.706mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.081g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.02g Mutton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Ground chicken
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
75%
Mutton
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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 ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.