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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 9 times less Vitamin B12 than grouse. Grouse has 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, while chicken thigh has 0.33µg.
  • 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% 0.96% 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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 AVitamin A +337.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 112kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 25.94g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 0.88g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 40mg 102mg Grouse
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 311mg 259mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.058mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 0.51mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 229mg 199mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 95mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.016mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.255mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 7.12mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.38mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.33µg Grouse
Folate 9µg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 0.13g 2.78g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

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
34%
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.