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Game vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Game and Chicken thigh

  • Game has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Chicken thigh has more Selenium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 37% more.
  • Game has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken thigh. Game has 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken thigh has 0.088mg.
  • Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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 Iron +187.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 158% 20% 90% 33% 8% 46% 71% 3% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Iron +187.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 199

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.
Game
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 169% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +92.2%
Contains more Fats +285.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +92.2%
Contains more Fats +285.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +506.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319%
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.58 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +506.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Chicken thigh
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 29.45g 28.18g Game
Fats 2.67g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 150kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 4mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 4.2mg 1.46mg Game
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Game
Phosphorus 210mg 199mg Game
Potassium 372mg 259mg Game
Sodium 54mg 95mg Game
Zinc 1.68mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.213mg 0.09mg Game
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 12.9µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.088mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.255mg Game
Vitamin B3 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.362mg 1.188mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.489mg 2.115mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg 2.384mg Game
Methionine 0.838mg 0.778mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 1.121mg Game
Valine 1.31mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 1.401mg 0.874mg Game
Cholesterol 126mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 0.97g 2.78g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 2.43g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Chicken thigh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
20%
Game
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.