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Chicken thigh raw vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken thigh raw and Chicken breast

  • Chicken thigh raw has more Vitamin B12, however, Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 63% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh raw. Chicken thigh raw has 4.524g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken breast has 1.29g.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, 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.
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw
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8
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.6%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.054
Chicken thigh raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 26% 13% 68% 18% 11% 36% 18% 2% 104%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.6%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.054

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.
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw
3
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7
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin A +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Chicken thigh raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 3% 0% 19% 34% 87% 12% 81% 3% 78% 6%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw
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3
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Fats +252.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +653.3%
Equal in Water - 60.21
Chicken thigh raw
17% 17% 66%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 16.61 g
Carbs: 0.25 g
Water: 66.47 g
Other: 0.15 g
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +252.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +653.3%
Equal in Water - 60.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw
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Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Chicken thigh raw
30% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 4.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.467 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken thigh raw Chicken breast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 thigh raw Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 0.51g Chicken breast
Protein 16.52g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 16.61g 4.71g Chicken thigh raw
Carbs 0.25g 0.51g Chicken breast
Calories 221kcal 187kcal Chicken thigh raw
Calcium 7mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 0.68mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 157mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 204mg 276mg Chicken breast
Sodium 81mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.29mg 1.08mg Chicken thigh raw
Copper 0.054mg 0.054mg
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 18.9µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 78IU 23IU Chicken thigh raw
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 7µg Chicken thigh raw
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.079mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.125mg Chicken thigh raw
Vitamin B3 4.625mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.347mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 3µg 4µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 0.37µg Chicken thigh raw
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.735mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.318mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.448mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.438mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.632mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.764mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.465mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 98mg 91mg Chicken breast
Trans Fat 0.085g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 4.524g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.94g 1.72g Chicken thigh raw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.467g 1.07g Chicken thigh raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.021g Chicken thigh raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.05g Chicken thigh raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Chicken thigh raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.144g Chicken thigh raw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken thigh raw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.034g Chicken thigh raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh raw Chicken breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Chicken thigh raw
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chicken thigh raw
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 thigh raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172385/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.