Chicken thigh vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken thigh and Pork belly
- Chicken thigh has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Pork belly has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
- Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
- Chicken thigh has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Pork belly. Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, while Pork belly has 0.256mg.
- 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 Pork, fresh, belly, raw.
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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 | +550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.3% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +154.5% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +414.7% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +546.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 5.65g |
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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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| 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?
is better in case of low 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
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 - 16.55g)
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 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.