Chicken meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken meat and chicken thigh?
- Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and monounsaturated fat, while chicken thigh is higher in zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken thigh is lower in saturated fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat, only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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 | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.18g
~equal in
Water
~59.31g
~equal in
Other
~1.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 7.12mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.79mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.255mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 20.5µg | 6% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 10.3g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 2.78g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.285mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 3.82g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 2.43g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.46mg | 3% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 28.18g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.33µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 218kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g | N/A |
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
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.