Chicken thigh vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken thigh and steak
- Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 78% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than steak. Chicken thigh contains 2.43g of polyunsaturated fat, while steak contains 0.896g.
- Steak contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.7% |
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Water
~55.59g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.1% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.2µg | 78% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 6.34mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 8.443g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 31.8µg | 21% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 19.02g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 9.171g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 5.149mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.896g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 78mg | 8% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 24.85g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.301mg | 4% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 271kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.013g | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 - 5.663g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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