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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 18% 26% 18% 35% 67% 11% 1.7% 103%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.054mg
~equal in Sodium ~79mg

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% 7.7% 4.2% 1.5% 18% 33% 87% 11% 80% 78% 5.3% 2.3% 25%
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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.079mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 17% 66%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 16.61 g
Carbs: 0.25 g
Water: 66.47 g
Other: 0.15 g
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 FatsFats +252.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104%
Contains more OtherOther +653.3%
~equal in Water ~60.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.467 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +303.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 4.625mg 14.782mg 63%
Protein 16.52g 33.44g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.347mg 0.64mg 23%
Fats 16.61g 4.71g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.04mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.467g 1.07g 16%
Saturated fat 4.524g 1.29g 15%
Selenium 18.9µg 26.2µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.94g 1.72g 13%
Phosphorus 157mg 246mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 0.37µg 10%
Choline 45.7mg 95.9mg 9%
Iron 0.68mg 1.14mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.125mg 2%
Calories 221kcal 187kcal 2%
Potassium 204mg 276mg 2%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.08mg 2%
Cholesterol 98mg 91mg 2%
Vitamin A 23µg 7µg 2%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.42mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.079mg 1%
Carbs 0.25g 0.51g 0%
Net carbs 0.25g 0.51g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU 0%
Copper 0.054mg 0.054mg 0%
Sodium 81mg 79mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.4µg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.085g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 0.735mg 1.412mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.765mg 0%
Leucine 1.318mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.448mg 2.836mg 0%
Methionine 0.438mg 0.925mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.632mg 1.328mg 0%
Valine 0.764mg 1.659mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 1.037mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.144g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh raw Chicken breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.