Chicken thigh vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken thigh and meatball different?
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for meatball is 28% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than meatball. While chicken thigh contains 7.12mg of vitamin B3, meatball contains only 3.108mg.
- Meatball has less cholesterol.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 ZincZinc | +68.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +515.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +944.4% |
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 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +203% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +583.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.2% |
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Water
~53.67g
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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 14.4g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 22.21g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 5.76g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 8.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.66mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 666mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 15.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 3.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 36µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 7.627g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 9.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 3.346g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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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
34%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.