Chicken Breast vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more dha than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and yellow corn has 42% less calories than chicken breast - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 76% |
| Fat | 21% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 810% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow corn and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more folate. Both chicken breast and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chicken Breast | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 400% more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 131% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and chicken breast are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to yellow corn for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more DHA than yellow corn per 100 grams. Both chicken breast and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chicken Breast | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.018 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken breast and yellow corn contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Breast | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.586 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 G | 0.586 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and yellow corn has 40% less calories than chicken breast - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is yellow corn or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 810% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does yellow corn or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does yellow corn or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and chicken breast are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to yellow corn for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.