Pork leg vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork leg and barbecue chicken different?
- Pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork leg is 57% higher.
- Pork leg contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. While pork leg contains 0.685mg of vitamin B5, barbecue chicken contains only 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken has less saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +350.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.038g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.055mg | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 127mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.191mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 335mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 3.927g | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 22.51g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.47µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 5.732mg | 7% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 15.08g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 6.446g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.227mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 255mg | 2% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.78mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 2.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
42%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.613g)
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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