Chicken thigh vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken thigh and frankfurter different?
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus; however, frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for frankfurter is 44% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than frankfurter. While chicken thigh contains 0.255mg of vitamin B2, frankfurter contains only 0.043mg.
- Frankfurter has less cholesterol.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Frankfurter, beef, unheated are the varieties used 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 | +188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +493% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +318.2% |
| 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:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.6% |
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Water
~53.94g
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
10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215.4% |
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 | 1.38µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 992mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 10.979g | 37% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 11.16g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 2.028mg | 32% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 28.3g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 12.048g | 21% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 10.3µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 55mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.043mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.185mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.765g | 11% |
| Choline | 48.6mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 152mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.018mg | 6% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 316kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 36IU | 4% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 3.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.31g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0.994mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.608mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.362mg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.