Chicken breast vs. Chicken thigh raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken breast and Chicken thigh raw
- Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Iron, however, Chicken thigh raw has more Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 63% higher.
- Chicken thigh raw has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast has 1.04mg of Vitamin B5, while Chicken thigh raw has 0.19mg.
- Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +447.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
16.61 g
Carbs:
0.25 g
Water:
66.47 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +653.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +252.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.467 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +303.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 221kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 16.61g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0.25g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 0.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 98mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.054mg | |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 1.29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 157mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 81mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 78IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 4.625mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.347mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.085g |
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| Choline | 95.9mg | 45.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 4.524g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 6.94g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 3.467g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.735mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.448mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.438mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.632mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.764mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.465mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.144g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
50%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)