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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 18% 26% 18% 35% 67% 11% 1.7% 103%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.054mg
~equal in Sodium ~81mg

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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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% 7.7% 4.2% 1.5% 18% 33% 87% 11% 80% 78% 5.3% 2.3% 25%
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 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.073mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
17% 17% 66%
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
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
30% 46% 23%
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.
Chicken breast Chicken thigh raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Chicken thigh raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 4.625mg 63%
Protein 33.44g 16.52g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.347mg 23%
Fats 4.71g 16.61g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.19mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 3.467g 16%
Saturated fat 1.29g 4.524g 15%
Selenium 26.2µg 18.9µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.72g 6.94g 13%
Phosphorus 246mg 157mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.62µg 10%
Choline 95.9mg 45.7mg 9%
Iron 1.14mg 0.68mg 6%
Magnesium 31mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.145mg 2%
Calories 187kcal 221kcal 2%
Potassium 276mg 204mg 2%
Zinc 1.08mg 1.29mg 2%
Cholesterol 91mg 98mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 23µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.073mg 1%
Carbs 0.51g 0.25g 0%
Net carbs 0.51g 0.25g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU 0%
Copper 0.054mg 0.054mg 0%
Sodium 79mg 81mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.1µg 0%
Folate 4µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.085g N/A
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 1.412mg 0.735mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.318mg 0%
Lysine 2.836mg 1.448mg 0%
Methionine 0.925mg 0.438mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.632mg 0%
Valine 1.659mg 0.764mg 0%
Histidine 1.037mg 0.465mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.144g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Chicken thigh raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Chicken breast
27%
Chicken thigh raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
29%
Chicken thigh raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
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 ($)

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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172385/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.