Chicken thigh vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken thigh and ground beef
- Chicken thigh has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% more.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times more vitamin B5 than ground beef. Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of vitamin B5, while ground beef has 0.512mg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +654.5% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132% |
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Water
~58.37g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +495.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.49µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 5.84mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.026mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.512mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 6.073g | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.408g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.27mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 7.322g | 9% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 23.87g | 9% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 15.37g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.311mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 19.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 241kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.775mg | 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 |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 - 3.293g)
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.