Chicken thigh vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chicken thigh and Chuck steak?
- Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 113% more.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Chuck steak. While Chicken thigh has 2.43g of Polyunsaturated fat, Chuck steak has only 0.81g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken thigh is lower.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Copper
+16.9%
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Manganese
+125%
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Iron
+67.8%
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Potassium
+25.5%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Zinc
+211.1%
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Selenium
+34.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Copper
+16.9%
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Manganese
+125%
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Calcium
+23.1%
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Iron
+67.8%
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Potassium
+25.5%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Zinc
+211.1%
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Selenium
+34.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
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
+180%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+33.5%
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Vitamin B3
+52.7%
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Vitamin B5
+70.9%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+818.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
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Vitamin A
+180%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+33.5%
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Vitamin B3
+52.7%
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Vitamin B5
+70.9%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+818.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+543.8%
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Fats
+90.7%
Equal in Water - 55.22
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
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Protein
+12.8%
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+543.8%
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Fats
+90.7%
Equal in Water - 55.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-67.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+200%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+147.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Saturated Fat
-67.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+200%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+147.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 19.64g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 277kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 8.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 87mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 8.66g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.81g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 - 5.88g)
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 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.