Frankfurter vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are frankfurter and chicken thigh different?
- Frankfurter is higher in vitamin B12; however, chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for frankfurter is 44% higher.
- Frankfurter contains 10 times more Sodium than chicken thigh. While frankfurter contains 992mg of Sodium, chicken thigh contains only 95mg.
- Chicken thigh has less sodium.
Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +493% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.5% |
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Water
~59.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 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 | +215.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.6% |
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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| Calories | 316kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 11.16g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 28.3g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 3.36g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 3.36g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 1.31g |
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| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 2.03mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 992mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 10.3µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.043mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.028mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 48.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.979g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.048g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.765g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.519mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.58mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 0.994mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.055mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 0.608mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.362mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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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
26%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.