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Chicken thigh vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken thigh and Roast beef

  • Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Roast beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roast beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 71% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Roast beef has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, while Roast beef has 0.566mg.
  • Roast beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.2%
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Fats +179.1%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +223.3%
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Protein +51.3%
Contains more Fats +179.1%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +223.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%

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 Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0.64g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 18.62g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 3.69g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.18g 0.64g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 115kcal Chicken thigh
Sugar 0.29g Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 5mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 259mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 95mg 853mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.09mg 0.086mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.015mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg 14.7µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 11IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 8IU 1IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.043mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.213mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 5.581mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.566mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 9µg 5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0.001g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.007g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.012g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 1.521g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 0.27g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.462g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
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 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.
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.