Chicken breast vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken breast and turkey leg?
- Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet turkey leg is richer in zinc, copper, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 74% higher.
- Chicken breast has 2 times more vitamin B6 than turkey leg. Chicken breast has 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while turkey leg has 0.34mg.
- Turkey leg contains less cholesterol.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.1% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +401.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 2.947mg | 74% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 19.54g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.34mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 3.09mg | 18% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.142mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 177mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.72mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.211mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.83g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 2.06g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 4.71g | 6.72g | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 144kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.39µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 2.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 273mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 26.4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.