Turkey leg vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey leg and Chicken breast?
- Turkey leg is richer in Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 74% higher.
- Turkey leg has 3 times more Zinc than Chicken breast. Turkey leg has 3.09mg of Zinc, while Chicken breast has 1.08mg.
- Chicken breast contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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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Iron
+50.9%
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Zinc
+186.1%
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Copper
+163%
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Magnesium
+47.6%
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Phosphorus
+39%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 276
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 26.2
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Iron
+50.9%
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Zinc
+186.1%
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Copper
+163%
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Magnesium
+47.6%
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Phosphorus
+39%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 276
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 26.2
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.
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin A
+666.7%
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Vitamin B3
+401.6%
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Vitamin B6
+88.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.04
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.37
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin A
+666.7%
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Vitamin B3
+401.6%
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Vitamin B6
+88.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.04
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.37
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+42.7%
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Water
+20.7%
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Protein
+71.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Other - 1.13
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
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Fats
+42.7%
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Water
+20.7%
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Protein
+71.1%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+71%
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Saturated Fat
-37.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.07 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+71%
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Saturated Fat
-37.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 33.44g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 4.71g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 246mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 276mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.054mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 14.782mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.64mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.412mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.765mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.836mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.925mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.328mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.659mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 1.037mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 1.29g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.03g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.02g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 1.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.07g |
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| 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
27%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.77g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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