Rice vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rice and chicken meat
- Rice is richer in manganese and folate, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken meat is 44% higher.
- Rice contains 24 times more manganese than chicken meat. Rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, while chicken meat contains 0.02mg.
- Rice contains less saturated fat.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index than rice.
Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +537.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +158.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +330.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3038.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-220% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +914.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4757.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
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 | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5968.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3807.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2.69g | 27.3g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 8.487mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 23.9µg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.4mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.02mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 13.6g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 182mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 2.97g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 1.03mg | 13% |
| Folate | 58µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 65.9mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.168mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 82mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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 |
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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
12%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.713g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)