Chicken thigh raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken thigh raw and chicken meat
- Chicken thigh raw has more vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, iron, and zinc.
- Chicken meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 24% more than chicken thigh raw.
- Chicken meat has 2 times less vitamin B12 than chicken thigh raw. Chicken thigh raw has 0.62µg of vitamin B12, while chicken meat has 0.3µg.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
16.61 g
Carbs:
0.25 g
Water:
66.47 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-142.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.524 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.467 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.625mg | 8.487mg | 24% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 27.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 1.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 23.9µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.68mg | 1.26mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.94mg | 6% |
| Fats | 16.61g | 13.6g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.94g | 5.34g | 4% |
| Choline | 45.7mg | 65.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.347mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.524g | 3.79g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.467g | 2.97g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 48µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.145mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Calories | 221kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.25g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 82mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.735mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.318mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.448mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.438mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.632mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.764mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.04g | 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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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.734g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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)