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Grouse vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between grouse and chicken thigh

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, chicken thigh is richer in zinc and iron.
  • Grouse covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 107% more than chicken thigh.
  • Chicken thigh has 3 times less vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse has 1.275mg of vitamin B6, while chicken thigh has 0.38mg.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +151.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.8%

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.
Grouse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +778.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.255mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 WaterWater +23%
Contains more FatsFats +1070.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +312%
~equal in Protein ~28.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8995.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1740.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Chicken thigh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.33µg 107%
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.38mg 69%
Selenium 20.5µg 37%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 7.12mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 26%
Cholesterol 40mg 102mg 21%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.79mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 2.43g 15%
Fats 0.88g 10.3g 14%
Saturated fat 0.13g 2.78g 12%
Iron 0.58mg 1.46mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.042g 3.82g 9%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Calories 112kcal 218kcal 5%
Phosphorus 229mg 199mg 4%
Copper 0.058mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.088mg 4%
Protein 25.94g 28.18g 4%
Sodium 50mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.255mg 2%
Potassium 311mg 259mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Manganese 0.016mg 0.027mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0%
Valine 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.874mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
74%
Grouse
33%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
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.

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.