Chicken thigh vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken thigh and Chicken meat?
- Chicken thigh is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chicken meat has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 0.255mg of Vitamin B2, while Chicken meat has 0.168mg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.6% |
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 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-394.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.3g
~equal in
Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 13.6g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
34%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.