Chicken thigh vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken thigh and beef sirloin
- Chicken thigh has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B2; however, beef sirloin is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
- Beef sirloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 48% more than chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh has 2 times more vitamin B5 than beef sirloin. While chicken thigh has 1.285mg of vitamin B5, beef sirloin has only 0.607mg.
- Beef sirloin has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +345.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~30.8g
~equal in
Water
~63.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1213.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.47µg | 48% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 38.9µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 5.7mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.681mg | 23% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.185g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.607mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 9.001mg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 5.03g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 253mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.92mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 2.006g | 5% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 30.8g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 1.915g | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 410mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 177kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.603mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | 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
33%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)