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Pomegranate vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pomegranate and chicken meat

  • Pomegranate is higher in fiber, yet chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 51% more than pomegranate.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pomegranate is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pomegranates, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +454.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4680%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +583.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2796.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +767.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.063mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-251.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1534.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1062.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5641.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3659.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 1.67g 27.3g 51%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 8.487mg 51%
Selenium 0.5µg 23.9µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.4mg 25%
Phosphorus 36mg 182mg 21%
Fats 1.17g 13.6g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.97g 19%
Saturated fat 0.12g 3.79g 17%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.94mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 5.34g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 1.03mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 2.4µg 12%
Iron 0.3mg 1.26mg 12%
Choline 7.6mg 65.9mg 11%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0mg 11%
Copper 0.158mg 0.066mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.168mg 9%
Folate 38µg 5µg 8%
Calories 83kcal 239kcal 8%
Carbs 18.7g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Manganese 0.119mg 0.02mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 82mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.27mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 14.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 236mg 223mg 0%
Sugar 13.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.063mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
15%
Pomegranate
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.