Chicken thigh vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken thigh and pork loin?
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron, yet pork loin is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Pork loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 68% more.
- Chicken thigh has 2 times more iron than pork loin. While chicken thigh has 1.46mg of iron, pork loin has only 0.79mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pork loin is lower.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +923.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60.6% |
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:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
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
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.9% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.901mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 33.2µg | 23% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 19.74g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.58mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 63mg | 13% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.723mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.53µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.79mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.472mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 4.36g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.34g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 5.61g | 4% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 12.58g | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 356mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 21IU | 2% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 198kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.248mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 197mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.064mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.77mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin 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 - 1.58g)
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 ($)