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Beef vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef and Chicken thigh

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 162% higher.
  • Beef contains 2 times more Iron than Chicken thigh. Beef contains 3.04mg of Iron, while Chicken thigh contains 1.46mg.
  • Beef contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
Beef
Beef
7
:
2
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Chicken thigh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Beef
Beef
5
:
6
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Chicken thigh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
1
:
4
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Fats +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Chicken thigh
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Fats +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
1
:
2
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.78
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Chicken thigh
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 27.55g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 6.54g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 169kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 3.04mg 1.46mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 259mg 199mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 95mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 2.79mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.09mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 25.4µg 20.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.255mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.38mg Beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.33µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.329mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 1.188mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.486mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 2.115mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 2.384mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.778mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.121mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.397mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.874mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 102mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.595g 2.78g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Chicken thigh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
79%
Beef
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.