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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.7% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +175.2% |
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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +237.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 18.99g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 28.35g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.227mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.86mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 156mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 210IU |
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| Vitamin A | 63µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.174mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.825mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 50.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 9.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 12.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 3.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.773mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.872mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.465mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.752mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.938mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.462mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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 - 6.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.