Duck meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between duck meat and chicken thigh?
- Duck meat is higher in iron, copper, and vitamin B1, yet chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% more.
- Duck meat has 3 times more copper than chicken thigh. While duck meat has 0.227mg of copper, chicken thigh has only 0.09mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken thigh is lower.
We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 IronIron | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +175.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +237.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 2.78g | 31% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 10.3g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 3.82g | 23% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 28.18g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.46mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.38mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 7.12mg | 14% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 2.43g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 2.79mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 218kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 199mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.285mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.255mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 20.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.33µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
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
32%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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 - 6.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.