Beef sirloin vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beef sirloin and Chicken thigh
- Beef sirloin has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
- Beef sirloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 48% more than Chicken thigh.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more Zinc than Chicken thigh. While Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of Zinc, Chicken thigh has only 2.79mg.
- Beef sirloin has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.18g
~equal in
Water
~59.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +90.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1213.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 177kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 30.8g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 5.03g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 81mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 5.7mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 253mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 66mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 38.9µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.088mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 117.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.915g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.006g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
53%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin 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.