Chicken thigh vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken thigh and chuck steak?
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 113% more.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than chuck steak. While chicken thigh has 2.43g of polyunsaturated fat, chuck steak has only 0.81g.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken thigh is lower.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +818.2% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +543.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.7% |
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Water
~55.22g
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 3.03µg | 113% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 8.68mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 8.66g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.663mg | 15% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 19.64g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 9.457g | 14% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 27.5µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.752mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.81g | 11% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 24.98g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.373mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 193mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - 5.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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