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Chicken thigh vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken thigh and Brisket

  • Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Brisket is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Brisket covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 75% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Chicken thigh has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Brisket. While Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, Brisket has only 0.568mg.
  • Chicken thigh has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +542.4%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +542.4%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +267.9%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Equal in Protein - 28.82
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +267.9%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Equal in Protein - 28.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 10.3g 18.42g Brisket
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 13mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 1.46mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 175mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 232mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.79mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.09mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.027mg 0.01mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.059mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.171mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.087mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.568mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.282mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.181mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 1.101mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 1.253mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.384mg 2.328mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.717mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 1.088mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 1.367mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 102mg 106mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 7.305g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 0.681g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh Brisket
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 thigh
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
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.

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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.