The nutrient composition of broiler breast and thigh meats were studied in samples from 7 weeks of age bred at the same condition.
Moisture, protein and ash, there were no significantly differences in nutrients between sex and separated regions, but...
The nutrient composition of broiler breast and thigh meats were studied in samples from 7 weeks of age bred at the same condition.
Moisture, protein and ash, there were no significantly differences in nutrients between sex and separated regions, but fat content of male and female thigh meats were higher than breast meats.
Total cholesterol contents of thigh meat were higher than breast in defatted meat. The ratio of nutral lipid on total lipid of thigh meats were higher than breast meat, but phospholipid and glycolipid of thigh meats were lower than breast from each male and female broiler.
Minearl contents were similar in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in accordance with sex and separated regions, but sodium and zinc content in thigh meats were higher than breast meats from each male and female broiler.