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Chicken feet vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken feet and eggs

  • Chicken feet is richer in folate, yet eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 211% higher.
  • Chicken feet contains 2 times more folate than eggs. Chicken feet contains 86µg of folate, while eggs contain 44µg.
  • Chicken feet contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, feet, boiled and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 3.6% 26% 2.7% 34% 34% 19% 36% 8.7% 0% 20%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.5%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1860.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +755.6%

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% 10% 5.4% 3% 15% 46% 7.5% 0% 2.3% 59% 0.5% 65% 7.3%
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +396.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +2109%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 14.6 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 65.8 g
Other: 0 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.2%
Contains more FatsFats +37.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 44% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.92 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken feet Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.102mg 2mg 211%
Cholesterol 84mg 373mg 96%
Choline 13.3mg 293.8mg 51%
Selenium 3.6µg 30.8µg 49%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.11µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.513mg 24%
Protein 19.4g 12.58g 14%
Phosphorus 83mg 172mg 13%
Vitamin A 30µg 149µg 13%
Folate 86µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 8IU 87IU 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 1.414g 10%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.2µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.121mg 9%
Fats 14.6g 10.61g 6%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.03mg 5%
Calcium 88mg 50mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.5g 4.077g 4%
Iron 0.91mg 1.19mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.92g 3.267g 3%
Calories 215kcal 155kcal 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.05mg 3%
Potassium 31mg 126mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.064mg 2%
Sodium 67mg 124mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.066mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.043g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken feet Egg
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
17%
Chicken feet
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chicken feet
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 feet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171119/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.