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Beefsteak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beefsteak and Chicken thigh

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 44% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken thigh contains 2.78g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Phosphorus ~199mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.12mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 FatsFats +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +390.5%
~equal in Protein ~28.18g
~equal in Water ~59.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +333.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Chicken thigh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Beefsteak Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 250kcal 218kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 15.11g 10.3g Beefsteak
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 79mg 102mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 22mg 13mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 259mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.46mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 4.85mg 2.79mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 199mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 95mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.009mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 28.8µg 20.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.38mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.33µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 3.82g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.054mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.099mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.23mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.687mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.309mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.842mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Beefsteak
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.171g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.