Wheat vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and chicken meat different?
- Wheat has more manganese, fiber, copper, and selenium; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Wheat covers your daily need for manganese, 44% more than chicken meat.
- Wheat contains less saturated fat.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +39.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +213.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5050% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +471.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-294.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +378.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1538.6% |
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Water
~59.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 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 | +6257.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1122.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | DV% diff. | ||
Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.02mg | 44% |
Protein | 5.71g | 27.3g | 43% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 8.487mg | 39% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
Fats | 0.83g | 13.6g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2.97g | 18% |
Fiber | 4.3g | 0g | 17% |
Saturated fat | 0.077g | 3.79g | 17% |
Copper | 0.207mg | 0.066mg | 16% |
Selenium | 31.9µg | 23.9µg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 5.34g | 13% |
Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.168mg | 11% |
Carbs | 27.6g | 0g | 9% |
Iron | 1.76mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 48mg | 23mg | 6% |
Calories | 132kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 147mg | 182mg | 5% |
Sodium | 8mg | 82mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Folate | 11µg | 5µg | 2% |
Potassium | 164mg | 223mg | 2% |
Zinc | 1.84mg | 1.94mg | 1% |
Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 23.3g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 3.07g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.172mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.432mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.161mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.267mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
8%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.713g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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