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Ground chicken vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground chicken and Chicken thigh

  • Ground chicken has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Ground chicken covers your daily Potassium needs 12% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Chicken thigh has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 0.51µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken thigh has 0.33µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +161.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Zinc +45.3%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +161.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Zinc +45.3%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Fats - 10.3
Equal in Water - 59.31
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Fats - 10.3
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 23.28g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.92g 10.3g Ground chicken
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 189kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 8mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 0.93mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 199mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 259mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 95mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.062mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.016mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 14.3µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.088mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.255mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 1.285mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.38mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.33µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.97mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.816mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.014mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.596mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.102mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.706mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 107mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Trans Fat 0.087g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 3.11g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 3.82g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Chicken thigh
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
43%
Ground chicken
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.