Chicken thigh vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chicken thigh and Ground chicken
- Chicken thigh has more Selenium, Zinc, and Iron, however, Ground chicken is richer in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Ground chicken covers your daily Potassium needs 12% more than Chicken thigh.
- Ground chicken has 2 times less Iron than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 1.46mg of Iron, while Ground chicken has 0.93mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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
+62.5%
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Iron
+57%
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Zinc
+45.3%
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Copper
+45.2%
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Manganese
+68.8%
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Selenium
+43.4%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Potassium
+161.4%
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Sodium
-21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
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Calcium
+62.5%
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Iron
+57%
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Zinc
+45.3%
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Copper
+45.2%
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Manganese
+68.8%
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Selenium
+43.4%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Potassium
+161.4%
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Sodium
-21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
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
+∞%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+37.5%
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Vitamin B2
+18.4%
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Vitamin B6
+41.6%
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Vitamin B12
+54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.107
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.327
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+37.5%
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Vitamin B2
+18.4%
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Vitamin B6
+41.6%
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Vitamin B12
+54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.107
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.327
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21%
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Other
+17%
Equal in Fats - 10.92
Equal in Water - 64.92
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Protein
+21%
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+17%
Equal in Fats - 10.92
Equal in Water - 64.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.7%
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.7%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 10.92g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.93mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 677mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 75mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.538mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.706mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 107mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 3.11g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.08g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.