Chicken neck vs. Chicken thigh raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken neck and chicken thigh raw
- Chicken neck has more iron, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, chicken thigh raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Chicken neck covers your daily iron needs 15% more than chicken thigh raw.
- Chicken thigh raw contains 4 times less vitamin B5 than chicken neck. Chicken neck contains 0.85mg of vitamin B5, while chicken thigh raw contains 0.19mg.
- Chicken thigh raw has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.5% |
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 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +347.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +138.5% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
16.61 g
Carbs:
0.25 g
Water:
66.47 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
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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
4.524 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.467 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.62µg | 15% |
| Fats | 26.24g | 16.61g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.68g | 3.467g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 0.68mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.347mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 18.9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.85mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.27g | 4.524g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.55g | 6.94g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.608mg | 4.625mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 157mg | 6% |
| Protein | 14.07g | 16.52g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.145mg | 4% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 221kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 137mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.137mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.545mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.588mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.933mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.005mg | 1.448mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.641mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.348mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.144g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 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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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.746g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.