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Steak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Steak and Chicken thigh

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 78% higher.
  • Steak contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken thigh contains 2.78g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 IronIron +64.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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.
Steak
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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% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 FatsFats +84.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +90.7%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +140.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 271kcal 218kcal Steak
Protein 24.85g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 19.02g 10.3g Steak
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 78mg 102mg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 12mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 279mg 259mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 1.46mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 6.34mg 2.79mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 58mg 95mg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 31.8µg 20.5µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.255mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.38mg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.33µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Folate 6µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 8.443g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 3.82g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.171mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.142mg 2.115mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.672mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.242mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.931mg 0.874mg Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.03g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Steak
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.663g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.