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Chicken meat vs. Chicken feet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken meat and Chicken feet

  • Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Choline, and Potassium, yet Chicken feet is richer in Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 51% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains 40 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicken feet. Chicken meat contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken feet contains 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, feet, boiled.

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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.
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.3%
Contains more Potassium +619.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.2%
Contains more Selenium +563.9%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 35% 4% 36% 3% 9% 19% 34% 0% 20%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.3%
Contains more Potassium +619.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.2%
Contains more Selenium +563.9%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Copper +54.5%

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 A +61%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2021.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Folate +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 6% 6% 0% 15% 47% 8% 0% 3% 65% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +61%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2021.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Folate +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.6
Equal in Other - 0
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 14.6 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 65.8 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.6
Equal in Other - 0

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.92
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.5
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.98
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
32% 44% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.92 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.92
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.5
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.98

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Chicken feet Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Chicken feet
Protein 27.3g 19.4g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 14.6g Chicken feet
Carbs 0g 0.2g Chicken feet
Calories 239kcal 215kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 88mg Chicken feet
Iron 1.26mg 0.91mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 5mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 83mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 31mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 67mg Chicken feet
Zinc 1.94mg 0.69mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.102mg Chicken feet
Manganese 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 3.6µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 100IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 30µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.27mg
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Chicken feet
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken feet
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.06mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.2mg Chicken feet
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.01mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 86µg Chicken feet
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.47µg Chicken feet
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 84mg Chicken feet
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.92g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.043g Chicken feet
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.014g Chicken feet
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.022g Chicken feet
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 5.5g Chicken feet
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.98g Chicken feet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Chicken feet
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
36%
Chicken meat
18%
Chicken feet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
18%
Chicken feet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Chicken feet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171119/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.