Barbecue chicken vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between barbecue chicken and turkey leg
- Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3; however, turkey leg has more vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for turkey leg is 19% higher.
- Turkey leg has 5 times less sodium than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of sodium, while turkey leg has 74mg.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.
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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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +617.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 1.09mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 71mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 2.947mg | 17% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 6.72g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 3.09mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 2.06g | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 74mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.72mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 26.4µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 2.06g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 19.54g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 177mg | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 144kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.39µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.83g | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.211mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
26%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)