Chicken thigh vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chicken thigh and Turkey leg
- Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Turkey leg is richer in Selenium, and Copper.
- Chicken thigh covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 26% more than Turkey leg.
- Turkey leg has 2 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 3.82g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey leg has 2.06g.
- Turkey leg contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.8% |
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 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 6.72g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.02g |
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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
34%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.