Chicken neck vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chicken neck and Chicken thigh
- Chicken neck has more Iron, while Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
- Chicken neck's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken thigh is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.8% |
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 | +208.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.07 g
Fats:
26.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.99 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 | +154.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~59.31g
~equal in
Other
~1.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.68 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 | +176.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.8% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 14.07g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 26.24g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 137mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.9mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.86mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 216IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A | 65µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 12µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.608mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.85mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.33µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.27g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.55g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.68g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.137mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.545mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.588mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 0.933mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.005mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 0.641mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.348mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.03g |
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
21%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)