Chicken neck vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken neck and turkey leg?
- Turkey leg is richer than chicken neck in selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B12.
- Turkey leg's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% more.
- Chicken neck has 4 times more saturated fat than turkey leg. While chicken neck has 7.27g of saturated fat, turkey leg has only 2.06g.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat,, and skin, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat,, and skin, raw types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.07 g
Fats:
26.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.99 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.68 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 | +412.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 26.24g | 6.72g | 30% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 26.4µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.68g | 1.83g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.27g | 2.06g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.55g | 2.06g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.34mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.09mg | 11% |
| Protein | 14.07g | 19.54g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 177mg | 9% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 144kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.39µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.85mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 273mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.608mg | 2.947mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 1.72mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.137mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.545mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.588mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.933mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.005mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.641mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.348mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
21%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.