Duck egg vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between duck eggs and chicken thigh
- Duck eggs are higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3 and zinc.
- Duck eggs cover your daily cholesterol needs 261% more than chicken thigh.
- Duck eggs contain 16 times more vitamin B12 than chicken thigh. While duck eggs contain 5.4µg of vitamin B12, chicken thigh contains only 0.33µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in chicken thigh is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +392.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +788.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.81 g
Fats:
13.77 g
Carbs:
1.45 g
Water:
70.83 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.223 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 | +70.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 884mg | 102mg | 261% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.33µg | 211% |
| Choline | 263.4mg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 7.12mg | 43% |
| Protein | 12.81g | 28.18g | 31% |
| Iron | 3.85mg | 1.46mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 20.5µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 194µg | 22% | |
| Folate | 80µg | 9µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.41mg | 2.79mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.862mg | 1.285mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.404mg | 0.255mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.34mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 8IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.223g | 2.43g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.525g | 3.82g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.088mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.77g | 10.3g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.681g | 2.78g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 218kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.45g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.93g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.598mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.951mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.84mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.885mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.32mg | 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 |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.