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Chicken thigh vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken thigh and Duck meat?

  • Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Duck meat is higher in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
  • Chicken thigh has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Duck meat. While Chicken thigh has 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Duck meat has only 0.18mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Duck meat is lower.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Iron +84.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Copper +152.2%
Equal in Selenium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Iron +84.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Copper +152.2%
Equal in Selenium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Fats +175.2%
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Fats +175.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.2%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.2%

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 Duck meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 18.99g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Calcium 13mg 11mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 156mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 204mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 2.79mg 1.86mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.027mg 0.019mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg 20µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 8IU 3IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.825mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 1.098mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.18mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 6µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.3µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.232mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.773mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.872mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.465mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.475mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.752mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.938mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.462mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 84mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 2.78g 9.67g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh Duck meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
Chicken thigh
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.