Ground chicken vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ground chicken and Turkey leg?
- Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Turkey leg is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Copper.
- Ground chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 26% higher.
- Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Turkey leg. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Turkey leg has 273mg.
- Turkey leg contains less Cholesterol.
We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 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 | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 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 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 189kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 23.28g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 10.92g | 6.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 71mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 677mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 75mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Choline | 59mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.11g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.879g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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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
42%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken 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.