Brisket vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brisket and Chicken thigh
- Brisket has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Brisket covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 75% more than Chicken thigh.
- Brisket has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. While Brisket has 7.305g of Saturated Fat, Chicken thigh has only 2.78g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Iron
+66.4%
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Sodium
-49.5%
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Zinc
+139.8%
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Copper
+11.1%
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Selenium
+32.2%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.7%
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Potassium
+11.6%
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Manganese
+170%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Iron
+66.4%
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Sodium
-49.5%
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Zinc
+139.8%
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Copper
+11.1%
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Selenium
+32.2%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.7%
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Potassium
+11.6%
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Manganese
+170%
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.
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Vitamin B12
+542.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+49.2%
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Vitamin B2
+49.1%
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Vitamin B3
+74.2%
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Vitamin B5
+126.2%
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Vitamin B6
+34.8%
Equal in Folate - 9
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Vitamin B12
+542.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+49.2%
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Vitamin B2
+49.1%
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Vitamin B3
+74.2%
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Vitamin B5
+126.2%
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Vitamin B6
+34.8%
Equal in Folate - 9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+78.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+13%
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Other
+267.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
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0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Fats
+78.8%
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Water
+13%
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+267.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.7%
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Saturated Fat
-61.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+256.8%
Saturated Fat:
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.681 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.7%
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Saturated Fat
-61.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+256.8%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 28.82g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 289kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 2.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
43%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.