Chicken thigh vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken thigh and veal
- Chicken thigh has more selenium, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, veal is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Veal covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than chicken thigh.
- Veal has 4 times less polyunsaturated fat than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 2.43g of polyunsaturated fat, while veal has 0.55g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +47.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +284.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.04g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.27µg | 39% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.55g | 13% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 13.7µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.87mg | 10% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 24.38g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 8.03mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 7.56g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 217mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 2.84g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 103mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.885mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.