Chicken thigh vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken thigh and goat?
- Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, while goat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc.
- Goat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
- Goat is lower in saturated fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Game meat, goat, 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +260.6% |
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:
27.1 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.21 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.2% |
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Protein
~27.1g
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
0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +956.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.19µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 3.73mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.61mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.303mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 5.27mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 3.95mg | 20% |
| Choline | 106.4mg | 19% | |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 11.8µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.23g | 15% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 3.03g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 75mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 0.93g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 1.36g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 143kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 405mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 28.18g | 27.1g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 201mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 86mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.258mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.452mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.565mg | 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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| 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
33%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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.