Blueberry vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and chicken:
- Blueberry has 110 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Blueberry has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken.
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha and dpa than blueberry.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and blueberry has 70% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
| Blueberry | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than blueberry - blueberry has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than blueberry - blueberry has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than blueberry - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blueberry has 110 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and blueberry are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and blueberry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Blueberry has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blueberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Blueberry and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both blueberry and chicken contain significant amounts of folate.
| Blueberry | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 232% more iron than blueberry - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 779% more potassium than blueberry - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA and DPA than blueberry per 100 grams. Both blueberry and chicken contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Blueberry | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does chicken or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and blueberry has 70% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Is chicken or blueberry better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than blueberry - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Does blueberry or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - blueberry has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or blueberry contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 780% more potassium than blueberry - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.