KFC Fried Chicken vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kFC Fried Chicken and turkey leg?
- KFC Fried Chicken is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, and calcium, yet turkey leg is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron.
- KFC Fried Chicken's daily need coverage for sodium is 42% more.
- KFC Fried Chicken has 14 times more manganese than turkey leg. While kFC Fried Chicken has 0.298mg of manganese, turkey leg has only 0.022mg.
- The amount of sodium in turkey leg is lower.
We used KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +588.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1254.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.5% |
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 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +104.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 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 | +601.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 74mg | 42% |
| Fats | 28.01g | 6.72g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.448g | 2.06g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 1.83g | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 3.09mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.343g | 2.06g | 19% |
| Selenium | 17.2µg | 26.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.34mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 2.947mg | 15% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 144kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.022mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.72mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 177mg | 11% |
| Protein | 14.17g | 19.54g | 11% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.72g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.79g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.39µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.211mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.214g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.864mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.615mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.205mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 - 968mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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