Pork leg vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork leg and chicken meat?
- Pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 56% more.
- Chicken meat contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than pork leg. Pork leg contains 0.63µg of vitamin B12, while chicken meat contains 0.3µg.
- Chicken meat has less saturated fat.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.2% |
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 | +1068.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.4% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-451.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.063mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 8.487mg | 24% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 27.3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.3µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 3.79g | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 23.9µg | 10% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 13.6g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 5.34g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 2.97g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
42%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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