Chicken thigh vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken thigh and Mutton different?
- Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Mutton covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 171% more than Chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Mutton. Chicken thigh contains 2.43g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Mutton contains 0.814g.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +226% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1245.5% |
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:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1375% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~11.09g
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Water
~54g
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
5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 234kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 33.43g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 11.09g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0.08g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 109mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 409mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 4.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.062mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 5.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 135mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 6.52mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.897mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 4.44µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 100.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 5.142g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 4.459g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.814g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.257mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.403mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.588mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.999mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.918mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.399mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.678mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.975mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.362g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)