Chicken meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken meat and Chicken thigh?
- Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Chicken thigh is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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
+15.4%
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Sodium
-13.7%
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Selenium
+16.6%
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Iron
+15.9%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Zinc
+43.8%
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Copper
+36.4%
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Manganese
+35%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Sodium
-13.7%
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Selenium
+16.6%
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Iron
+15.9%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Zinc
+43.8%
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Copper
+36.4%
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Manganese
+35%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
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 A
+130%
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Vitamin B3
+19.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+39.7%
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Vitamin B2
+51.8%
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Vitamin B5
+24.8%
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Folate
+80%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
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Vitamin A
+130%
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Vitamin B3
+19.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+39.7%
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Vitamin B2
+51.8%
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Vitamin B5
+24.8%
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Folate
+80%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+32%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
Equal in Other - 1.03
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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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
+32%
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Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
Equal in Other - 1.03
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.2%
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Saturated Fat
-26.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.2%
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Saturated Fat
-26.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 239kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 2.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
36%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.