Chicken thigh vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken thigh and Pork different?
- Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork is 66% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Pork. While Chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, Pork contains only 0.698mg.
- Pork has less Cholesterol.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 IronIron | +67.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +896.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.1% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.32g
~equal in
Water
~57.87g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +62% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 1.067mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.